Description
Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, transformed into individual servings that are perfect for any occasion. These mini treats feature a buttery vanilla cake base topped with caramelized pineapple slices and bright maraschino cherries. Not only are they easy to make—in just 15 minutes of prep time—but they also offer an impressive presentation that will wow your guests. Ideal for parties, celebrations, or a sweet family dinner, these cakes bring a tropical flair to your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 can sliced pineapples (drained)
- Maraschino cherries
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in brown sugar until smooth.
- Pour the butter-sugar mixture evenly into muffin cups, topping each with a pineapple slice and cherry.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together granulated sugar and egg until fluffy, then add milk and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually mix into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fill muffin cups about three-quarters full with batter.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg