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The Best Pineapple Upside Down Cake

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Indulge in the delightful charm of The Best Pineapple Upside Down Cake! This homemade treat is soft, moist, and bursting with tropical flavor. With a luscious layer of caramelized brown sugar and juicy pineapple, it’s a dessert that brings smiles to every gathering. Its unique upside-down design makes it visually stunning, while its simple preparation method ensures bakers of all skill levels can create this classic cake with ease. Whether served warm with ice cream or chilled for a refreshing snack, this cake is perfect for any occasion—from birthdays to casual family dinners. Bring happiness to your table with this irresistible dessert!

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: Serves approximately 8

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 20-ounce can pineapple slices
  • 12 maraschino cherries
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Melt the butter and pour it into a greased 9-inch springform cake pan.
  3. Sprinkle brown sugar over the butter; arrange pineapple slices and cherries beautifully on top.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and optional salt.
  5. In another bowl, combine buttermilk, yogurt, oil, egg, and vanilla extract until blended.
  6. Gently fold wet ingredients into dry until just combined; pour batter over toppings in the pan.
  7. Bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean; let cool before inverting.
  • Author: Sarah DuRoss
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg