Description
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake with Brown Sugar Caramel is a delightful dessert that combines sweet pineapple and rich caramel for a tropical twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (100g) brown sugar
- 1 can (about 8 slices) pineapple rings, drained
- Maraschino cherries, for garnish (optional)
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120ml) milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Make the brown sugar caramel by melting ¼ cup (60g) of unsalted butter in the greased pan over low heat, then stir in ½ cup (100g) of brown sugar until smooth.
- Arrange the drained pineapple rings over the caramel in the pan and add maraschino cherries if desired.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream together ½ cup (115g) of softened butter and ¾ cup (150g) of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract. Alternately add the dry ingredients and ½ cup (120ml) of milk to the mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter over the arranged pineapple and caramel, smoothing the top. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate.
Notes
- For a crunchier texture, consider adding chopped walnuts or pecans over the caramel before adding the pineapple.
- You can experiment with different fruits like peaches or cherries for a unique twist.
- Ensure the caramel is not burnt by keeping the heat low and stirring until smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, Brown Sugar Caramel, Dessert Recipe