Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake became popular in the United States during the early 20th century and is often associated with retro baking.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 8 Canned pineapple slices, drained
• 8 Maraschino cherries

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the flour mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
6. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the bottom of the prepared cake pan.
7. Arrange the pineapple slices on top of the brown sugar, and place a cherry in the center of each pineapple slice.
8. Pour the cake batter over the pineapple slices and cherries, spreading it evenly.
9. Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert it onto a serving plate.
11. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 35g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.