Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of The Best Pineapple Upside Down Cake. This moist and tender cake features a perfect blend of sweet caramelized brown sugar and juicy pineapple, creating a mouthwatering dessert that’s sure to impress at any gathering. With its vibrant presentation and rich flavors, this homemade treat is ideal for birthdays, family reunions, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. Crafted entirely from scratch, this recipe is easy to follow, making it suitable for bakers of all levels. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra touch of indulgence. Get ready to savor every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- one 20-ounce can pineapple slices
- about 12 maraschino cherries
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- pinch salt (optional and to taste)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform cake pan with melted butter.
- Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the melted butter and arrange pineapple slices and cherries in the pan.
- In one bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, whisk together egg, buttermilk, sour cream, vegetable oil, and vanilla.
- Mix wet ingredients into dry until just combined; pour batter over the fruit in the pan.
- Bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 30 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg