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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 Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 348 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
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 Information
Calories
348kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
212mg
(9%)
Potassium
143mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
37g
(74%)
Vitamin A
445IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
70mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 348kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 212mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 143mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 37g | 74% |
| Vitamin A | 445IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.