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Pineapple Upside Down Cake

This classic Pineapple Upside Down Cake features buttery vanilla cake topped with caramelized pineapple rings and cherries. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser—just bake, flip, and serve!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 433
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Topping
  • 0.25 cup salted butter, melted
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar
  • 10 pineapple rings (from canned slices) patted dry
  • maraschino cherries as needed for garnish
Cake
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup whole milk

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer or Hand Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 9.5 to 10-inch Cake Pan or Pie Plate
  • Oven
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour melted butter into a 9.5 to 10-inch cake pan or pie plate. Spread evenly to coat the bottom.
  2. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the melted butter. Arrange pineapple slices on top and place a cherry in the center of each ring. Add extra cherries to fill gaps if desired.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each. Stir in vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Mix just until combined.
  5. Pour the batter evenly over the fruit in the pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
  6. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Then cover loosely with foil and bake another 15 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Let the cake rest in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes. Run a knife around the edges to loosen, then place a plate over the pan and carefully flip the cake out. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For best results, pat the pineapple slices dry with paper towels to prevent a soggy bottom. Serve warm for the best flavor and texture. If using a cast iron skillet, baking time may be shorter—start checking at 25 minutes.