Delicious Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe

Indulge in a classic dessert with this pineapple upside down cake. The sweet caramelized pineapple topping pairs perfectly with the moist cake underneath. With a touch of nostalgia and a burst of tropical flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices
• Maraschino cherries
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and melt butter in a 9-inch round cake pan in the oven.
2. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over melted butter.
3. Arrange pineapple slices on top of brown sugar and place cherries in the center of each slice.
4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. In another bowl, cream together granulated sugar and remaining butter.
6. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until well combined.
7. Gradually add dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture, alternating between the two.
8. Pour batter over pineapple slices in the cake pan.
9. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
11. Serve warm and enjoy!

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