Cinnamon Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Recipe

Cinnamon Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Recipe

How To Make Cinnamon Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

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Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 45 minutes
Total: 1 hour

Serves:

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 can pineapple slices, drained (reserve the juice)
  • maraschino cherries for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.

  2. In a small bowl, mix together melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Spread evenly in the bottom of the cake pan.

  3. Arrange pineapple slices on top of the butter-sugar mixture. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple slice.

  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar.

  5. Add milk, vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup of the reserved pineapple juice into the dry ingredients. Stir until well combined.

  6. Pour the batter over the pineapple slices in the cake pan.

  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  8. Remove from oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

  9. Carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate, allowing the pineapple slices to be on top.

  10. Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with additional maraschino cherries if desired.

Nutrition

  • Calories : 317kcal
  • Total Fat : 13g
  • Saturated Fat : 8g
  • Cholesterol : 33mg
  • Sodium : 185mg
  • Total Carbohydrates : 48g
  • Dietary Fiber : 1g
  • Sugar : 31g
  • Protein : 3g
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