caramel pineapple cake

It is SO easy to make this delicious, moist and fluffy pineapple upside down cake. One bite of this cake will have you hooked!

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

unsalted butter (melted)

brown sugar ((110 grams))

pineapple slices (drained)

Maraschino cherries (stems removed)

all-purpose flour ((180 grams))

½ tsp baking powder

½ tsp kosher salt

unsalted butter ((1 stick) room temperature)

sugar ((150 grams))

eggs (room temperature)

tsp vanilla extract

sour cream (room temperature)

milk (room temperature (80 milliliters))

Preheat the oven to 350F.

Pour melted butter into a 9-inch round 2-inch-deep pie dish. Swirl to coat the bottom and up the sides of the dish. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the bottom of the dish.

Pat pineapple slices with a towel to remove excess liquid. Place one slice in the center of the dish. Arrange 6 more around it. If you’d like, cut 3 more slices in half and arrange them around the sides of the dish. Place a cherry in each slice’s center and fill in any other gaps between slices.

For the Topping:

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

In a large liquid measure cup, whisk together sour cream and milk.

In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat butter until creamy. Add the sugar and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

Add the eggs one at a time, beating until well combined before adding the next. Beat in the vanilla.

Beating on low speed, add a third of the flour, mixing just until combined. Add half of the sour cream mixture, beating just until combined. Continue alternating with the remaining flour and sour cream mixture.

Pour the batter into the pie dish and carefully spread to the edges of the pan.

Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. You may want to cover with foil after 30 minutes if the cake is already golden brown.

Cool the cake on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Place a cake plate or stand over the top of the cake and carefully invert. Cool for another 20 minutes or completely before serving.

For the Cake:

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How to Make Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Full Recipe:  https://preppykitchen.com/easy-pineapple-upside-down-cake/

This delicious pineapple upside down cake is beyond easy and it plops out of the pan fully decorated!!! My take on this classic has a lots of crunchy pecans that candy themselves in the oven, and a healthy drizzle of rum in the batter and caramel.

Those ultra-sweet candied cherries it's usually paired with just don't do it justice though. I've subbed them out for lots of pecans to add texture and some great depth of flavor. If you're not a pecan fan, walnuts work great in this cake too! The batter is light and fluffy but super moist, especially with all that caramel baked in.

If you don't have sour cream sub in yogurt! And remember not to over-fill the pan!

How to Make Pineapple Upside Down Cake

This homemade pineapple upside down cake is soft, moist, and topped with a thick brown sugar caramel layer and juicy pineapple. A classic, old-fashioned dessert made completely from scratch.

Moist Pineapple Upside Down Cake (From Scratch)

tbsp (70 grams) salted butter

(150 grams) dark brown sugar, packed

pineapple juice

vanilla bean paste

¼ tsp kosher salt

pineapple rings (patted dry)

7-8 maraschino cherries (drained)

(300 grams) cake flour

tsp baking powder

½ tsp baking soda

(250 grams) granulated white sugar

(170 grams) salted butter

(75 grams) neutral oil

(180 grams) buttermilk, room temperature

(60 grams) pineapple juice (from the canned pineapples)

Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Use a 10-inch round cake pan that is at least 2 inches deep, or a 9-inch round cake pan that is at least 3 inches deep to ensure the batter has enough room to rise.

Place the butter directly into the cake pan and set it in the oven while it preheating. Once melted, allow it to cook for about 2-3 minutes more, just until it turns  golden and smells toasty, like a grilled cheese sandwich. Watch closely so it doesn’t burn.

Carefully remove from oven. Stir in the brown sugar, pineapple juice, vanilla, and salt directly in the pan until glossy and combined.

Return the pan to the oven for 1–2 minutes until the mixture begins to bubble slightly. Remove.

Arrange the pineapple rings evenly over the caramel, then place a cherry in the center of each ring. Set aside.

Make the Caramel Topping (In the Pan)

In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl, cream butter, oil, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Mix in vanilla, buttermilk and pineapple juice. The batter may curdle, this is normal.

Gently mix in the dry ingredients. Mix  until just combined, do not overmix. Fold in the drained chopped pineapple.

Carefully spoon batter over the arranged pineapples in the cake pan and smooth evenly. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the a toothpick inserted in the cetner comes out mostly clean or with moist crumbs. Do not overbake.

Remove from the oven and cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes only, longer may cause the cake to stick to the pan.

Run a knife around the edges. Place a serving plate on top and invert while still warm.

Let caramel settle for a few minutes before slicing. Enjoy!

Make the Cake

Absolutely delicious.  Will become one of my favorite recipes.

Omg I made this cake last night with dinner and it turned out so delicious and moist!! The top did brown more than expected but it’s probably because of my oven but it didn’t ruin the cake. Thank you for the recipe

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