Classic Recipe: Old-fashioned Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Indulge in a slice of nostalgia with this classic recipe for Old-fashioned Pineapple Upside Down Cake. This moist and flavorful cake is made with a buttery caramel topping, sweet pineapple rings, and a fluffy yellow cake batter. Perfect for any occasion, this timeless dessert will transport you back to simpler times. The combination of tangy pineapple and sweet caramel is a match made in dessert heaven. Serve this cake warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate indulgence.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple rings, drained
• 1 jar maraschino cherries, drained
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a 10-inch cast iron skillet, melt the 1/2 cup of butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar until well combined and melted.
3. Remove the skillet from the heat and arrange the pineapple rings in a single layer on top of the brown sugar mixture. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple ring.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
7. Pour the cake batter over the pineapple rings in the skillet, spreading it evenly.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
9. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the skillet for 5 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of the skillet to loosen the cake, then carefully invert it onto a serving plate.
10. Serve the Old-fashioned Pineapple Upside Down Cake warm, and enjoy!

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