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Delightful Pineapple Upside-Down Cake for Any Occasion

Delightful Pineapple Upside-Down Cake for Any Occasion made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 can 20 oz sliced pineapple, drained and juice reserved
  • 1/3 cup maraschino cherries
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice reserved from canned pineapple

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a 9-inch round cake pan, pour the melted butter and sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over it.
  • Arrange the pineapple slices on top of the brown sugar, placing cherries in the center of each pineapple ring for decoration.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the vanilla extract and eggs to the butter mixture, mixing well until fully incorporated.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the whole milk and pineapple juice. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  • Pour the batter over the arranged pineapple and cherries in the cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a serving plate, revealing the beautiful pineapple topping.