Description
Discover the joy of baking with The Best Pineapple Upside Down Cake! This delightful dessert features a luscious layer of caramelized pineapple and cherries, creating a tropical treat that is soft, moist, and oh-so-fluffy. Perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or just a sweet afternoon indulgence, this cake is simple to prepare from scratch using wholesome ingredients. With its vibrant presentation and delicious flavors, it’s sure to impress your guests and become a favorite in your home.
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 of salt (optional)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/3 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl for about one minute. Pour it into a greased 9-inch springform pan and sprinkle with brown sugar.
- Arrange pineapple slices and cherries on top of the brown sugar.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and optional salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, sour cream, egg, oil, and vanilla until combined.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients; mix gently until just combined.
- Pour batter over pineapple arrangement in the pan and bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack for at least 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 (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg