Old Fashioned Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Old Fashioned Pineapple Upside-Down Cake is a classic dessert that features a layer of caramelized pineapple slices and maraschino cherries arranged at the bottom of a cake pan, with a buttery, vanilla-flavored cake batter poured over the top. When baked, the sugars in the pineapple and cherries caramelize, creating a deliciously sweet and slightly tangy topping. After baking, the cake is inverted (upside-down) onto a serving plate, revealing the beautifully arranged fruit on top.

Here’s a basic recipe for Old Fashioned Pineapple Upside-Down Cake:

Ingredients:

Topping:

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices in juice, drained
  • 8-10 maraschino cherries

Cake:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk

Instructions:

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare Topping:
    • Melt 1/4 cup of butter in a 9-inch round cake pan over low heat.
    • Once melted, remove from heat and sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the butter.
    • Arrange pineapple slices on top of the sugar mixture. Place a cherry in the center of each pineapple slice and in any empty spaces.
  3. Prepare Cake Batter:
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
    • In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
    • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
    • Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
  4. Assemble and Bake:
    • Pour the batter evenly over the arranged pineapple slices in the cake pan.
    • Spread the batter gently to ensure it covers the fruit completely.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  5. Cool and Invert:
    • Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 10 minutes.
    • Run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the cake.
    • Place a serving plate upside down on top of the cake pan and carefully invert the cake onto the plate.
    • Let the cake cool completely before serving.

Enjoy your delicious Old Fashioned Pineapple Upside-Down Cake!

Laura Mariano

Written by Laura Mariano

Laura Mariano is a food blogger who founded Recipes By Gymonset.com to make cooking easier. Growing up on a farm in Spain, Laura was inspired by exquisite dishes prepared using simple ingredients. Laura Mariano is particularly known for making anyone can cook.

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