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Delicious Mama's Pineapple Upside Down Cake with caramelized pineapple

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

A delightful dessert featuring pineapple and cherries in a sweet, fluffy cake, perfect for family gatherings and celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the topping
  • 1/4 cup margarine or butter 1/2 stick
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices, drained
  • Maraschino pieces cherries for topping
For the cake
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. Melt the margarine or butter and mix it with brown sugar and pineapple juice. Spread this mixture over the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. Arrange the pineapple slices over the sugar mixture. Place cherries in the centers of the pineapple slices.
Baking
  1. In a bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together until fluffy. Add the milk and vanilla extract.
  2. Mix in the flour and baking powder until the batter is smooth.
  3. Pour the batter evenly over the arranged pineapple slices.
  4. Bake for about 40–45 minutes, or until the cake is golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a serving plate.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature. Best enjoyed with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, or refrigerate for up to one week.