Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 350掳F (175掳C) and grease a round cake pan.
• STEP 2.In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat until bubbly.
• STEP 3.Pour the butter and sugar mixture into the greased cake pan, spreading it evenly.
• STEP 4.Arrange pineapple rings on top of the butter and sugar mixture, placing a maraschino cherry in the center of each ring.
• STEP 5.In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
• STEP 6.In another bowl, beat together butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until creamy.
• STEP 7.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
• STEP 8.Pour the batter over the pineapple rings in the cake pan, spreading it evenly.
• STEP 9.Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• STEP 10.Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert it onto a serving plate.
• STEP 11.Serve the cake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure all the ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
• You can add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter for extra flavor.
• If the cake sticks to the pan when inverting, gently tap the bottom of the pan to release it.

Storage and Serving

• Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• Reheat individual slices in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.