Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Craving a classic, buttery dessert that’s both stunning and delicious?
This Pineapple Upside Down Cake features caramelized pineapples layered over a soft, moist vanilla cake — a showstopper for any occasion!

Ingredients

For the Topping:

• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

• ½ cup packed light brown sugar

• 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices in juice, drained

• Maraschino cherries (optional, for center decoration)

For the Cake:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• 2 large eggs

• ⅓ cup sour cream

• ¼ cup milk

• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder

• ½ teaspoon baking soda

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How to Make Pineapple Upside Down Cake

1. Prepare the Topping

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Pour the melted butter into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Evenly sprinkle the brown sugar over the butter. Arrange the pineapple slices on top of the sugar, and place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple ring if desired.

2. Make the Cake Batter

In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until creamy and light. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Mix in the sour cream, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined — do not overmix.

3. Assemble and Bake

Carefully spread the cake batter over the arranged pineapples in the baking dish.
Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

4. Cool and Invert

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10–15 minutes.
Run a knife around the edges, place a serving plate upside down over the baking dish, and carefully invert the cake onto the plate.

Tips for the Best Pineapple Upside Down Cake

• Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.

• Don’t overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.

• Decorate with cherries for a classic and festive touch.

• Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat

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