Pineapple Upside Down Cake

This classic Pineapple Upside Down Cake is a delightful dessert that features caramelized pineapple and cherries on a soft cake base.

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 45

Cooling Time 20

Total Time 1 30

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings slices

Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

9x2 inch pie dish
Electric Mixer
Cooling Rack

Ingredients

Topping

4 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
½ cup brown sugar packed
8-10 pineapple slices see note
15-20 maraschino cherries see note

Cake

1 ½ cups cake flour spooned & leveled
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoon unsalted butter softened to room temperature
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large egg whites at room temperature
⅓ cup sour cream at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
¼ cup pineapple juice at room temperature (use leftover from can)
2 tablespoon milk at room temperature

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
Prepare topping first: Pour melted butter into an ungreased 9×2 inch pie dish or round cake pan. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over butter. Blot any excess liquid off the fruit. Arrange pineapple slices and cherries on top of the brown sugar. Place pan in the refrigerator.
Make the cake batter: Whisk the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
Beat the butter on high speed until creamy. Add sugar and beat until creamed. Add egg whites, sour cream, and vanilla, then add dry ingredients while mixing at low speed and gradually pour in pineapple juice and milk.
Remove topping from refrigerator and spread cake batter evenly over it.
Bake for 43-48 minutes, tenting foil halfway through. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
Cool the cake on a wire rack for 20 minutes, then invert onto a cake stand or serving plate.
Slice and serve warm or cool completely before cutting.
Store leftovers for up to 3 days in the refrigerator or 3 months in the freezer.

Notes

For best success, read the recipe and notes before beginning. The topping can be refrigerated for up to 1 day. Room temperature ingredients are important for the best texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Keyword cake, Comfort Food, dessert, Fruit Cake, Pineapple, Pineapple Upside Down Cake

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