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Pineapple Upside Down Cake

"description": "A classic pineapple upside down cake with caramelized brown sugar, buttery pineapple rings, and a soft vanilla cake base."
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour

Ingredients

  • "1/4 cup unsalted butter melted",
  • "1/2 cup brown sugar"
  • "1 can pineapple slices reserve juice",
  • "Maraschino cherries"
  • "1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour"
  • "1 cup granulated sugar"
  • "2 tsp baking powder"
  • "1/2 tsp salt"
  • "1/2 cup unsalted butter softened",
  • "2 large eggs"
  • "1/2 cup milk"
  • "1/4 cup pineapple juice from can",
  • "1 tsp vanilla extract"

Instructions

  • "text": "Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour melted butter into a 9-inch round pan and sprinkle brown sugar evenly over it."
  • "text": "Arrange pineapple slices and cherries on top of the sugar layer."
  • "text": "Add butter, eggs, milk, pineapple juice, and vanilla. Beat until smooth."
  • "text": "Pour batter over the fruit layer and smooth the top."
  • "text": "Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean."
  • "text": "Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a plate and serve warm or at room temperature."

Notes

You can substitute fresh pineapple if desired—just make sure to use juice or add extra liquid to maintain moisture."