Easy Pineapple Upside Down Cake Community Blogs from blogs.tallahassee.com
Introduction
Upside down cake is a delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a cake that is baked with the toppings at the bottom. When the cake is done, you flip it over, and the toppings become the top of the cake. The result is a beautiful and delicious cake that is perfect for serving to guests.
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you will need to make an upside down cake:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 can pineapple rings
Maraschino cherries
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
Instructions
Here are the step-by-step instructions to make an upside down cake:
Step 1: Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 2: Melt Butter and Add Brown Sugar
Melt 1/2 cup of unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add 1 cup of brown sugar and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Pour the mixture into a 9-inch cake pan.
Step 3: Arrange Pineapple and Cherries
Arrange the pineapple rings on top of the butter and sugar mixture. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple ring.
Step 4: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, mix together 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
Step 5: Beat Butter and Sugar
In a mixing bowl, beat 1/2 cup of unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Step 6: Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture. Beat until well combined.
Step 7: Add Dry Ingredients and Milk
Add the dry ingredients to the mixing bowl and mix until just combined. Add 1/2 cup of milk to the mixture and mix until the batter is smooth.
Step 8: Pour Batter over Pineapple and Cherries
Pour the cake batter over the pineapple and cherries in the cake pan.
Step 9: Bake
Bake the cake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Step 10: Cool and Flip
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Then, flip the cake over onto a serving platter. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Here is the nutritional information for one serving of upside down cake:
Calories: 420
Total Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Cholesterol: 91mg
Sodium: 231mg
Total Carbohydrates: 60g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 44g
Protein: 4g
Conclusion
Now that you know how to make an upside down cake, you can impress your guests with this delicious dessert. With its beautiful presentation and sweet flavor, it is sure to be a hit at any gathering. So, try making an upside down cake today and enjoy the delicious results!
