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Perfect Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Perfect Pineapple Upside-Down Cake is a moist and fruity pineapple cake topped with caramelized pineapple rings and sweet maraschino cherries. It's no wonder this classic dessert has been a tried and true favorite for years!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pineapple, pineapple cake, pineapple upside down cake, tropical cake
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

Topping

  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup salted butter, melted

Cake Ingredients

  • 1 (20-ounce can) sliced pineapple, drained and juice reserved
  • 12 maraschino cherries
  • 1 ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¼ cup pineapple juice, from reserved pineapple juice

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9-inch cake pan with pan spray.
  • Prepare the topping by mixing ½ cup brown sugar, with ¼ cup salted butter, and spread evenly in the bottom of the cake pan.
  • Press 1 (20-ounce can) sliced pineapple, slices between a few layers of paper towels to remove any excess moisture from them. Arrange the pineapple slices in the bottom of the cake pan and along the sides. Place the 12 maraschino cherries in the center of the pineapples and between them.
  • Prepare the cake batter by whisking 1 ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt together in a small bowl. In a large bowl, beat ¼ cup unsalted butter, with ½ cup granulated sugar and ¼ cup brown sugar, for 2-3 minutes, until well combined.
  • Add 1 large egg,¼ cup sour cream, ¼ cup milk, and ¼ cup pineapple juice, and beat until just combined. Add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  • Spread the cake batter evenly on top of the pineapple slices. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
  • Let the cake cool for 10-15 minutes before inverting it on a plate or cake stand.

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Nutrition

Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 212mg | Potassium: 143mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 445IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1mg

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