Delightful Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

For the topping:

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices, drained
• Maraschino cherries (optional)

For the cake batter:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup whole milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

1. Prepare Topping:

• In a small saucepan, melt the 1/4 cup butter over low heat. Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved.
• Pour this mixture into a 9-inch round cake pan, spreading it evenly.
• Arrange the pineapple slices over the brown sugar mixture. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple slice if desired.

1. Prepare Cake Batter:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• In a large mixing bowl, cream the 1/2 cup butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
• Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

1. Assemble and Bake:

• Pour the cake batter over the pineapple slices in the cake pan, spreading it evenly.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

1. Cool and Serve:

• Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 10 minutes.
• Run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the cake, then carefully invert it onto a serving plate. Let it sit for a few minutes before removing the pan to allow the topping to settle.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.

Enjoy your delightful pineapple upside-down cake!