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Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

This Pineapple Upside Down Cake features a delicious topping of caramelized pineapple and cherries, set atop a moist and flavorful cake.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 247 kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie dish or round cake pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • electric mixer
  • Cooling Rack

Ingredients
  

Topping

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • 8-10 slices pineapple (see note)
  • 15-20 pcs maraschino cherries (see note)

Cake

  • 1 and ½ cups cake flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg whites at room temperature
  • ⅓ cup sour cream at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup pineapple juice at room temperature (use leftover from can)
  • 2 tablespoons milk at room temperature

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
  • Pour ¼ cup melted butter into an ungreased 9×2 inch pie dish or round cake pan. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over butter. Arrange pineapple slices and cherries on top. Place pan in the refrigerator while preparing the cake batter.
  • Whisk the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together. Set aside.
  • Beat the butter on high speed until smooth and creamy. Add the sugar and beat until creamed together. Beat in the egg whites, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients, pineapple juice, and milk. Mix until combined.
  • Remove topping from the refrigerator. Pour and spread cake batter evenly over topping.
  • Bake for 43-48 minutes, tenting foil halfway through to prevent over-browning. The cake is done when a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  • Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes before inverting onto a cake stand or serving plate. Allow to cool completely before slicing and serving.
  • Cover leftover slices and store for up to 3 days in the refrigerator or 3 months in the freezer.

Notes

Refrigerate topping for up to 1 day. Best served fresh rather than frozen.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 247kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 114mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baking, cake, cherries, Dessert, Pineapple, Pineapple Upside Down Cake
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