Description

Indulge in a slice of sunshine with The Best Pineapple Upside Down Cake! This delightful dessert is soft, moist, and bursting with tropical flavors that are sure to brighten anyone’s day. Crafted entirely from scratch, this cake features sweet pineapple and cherries beautifully arranged atop a rich buttery base. Perfect for any occasion—from birthdays to casual get-togethers—this cake offers a stunning presentation and a taste that will leave your guests coming back for more. Easy to make with simple ingredients, it’s an ideal choice for bakers of all skill levels. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this classic dessert that’s both comforting and delicious!

Ingredients

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1/2 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup light brown sugar
one 20-ounce can pineapple slices
about 12 maraschino cherries
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
pinch salt (optional and to taste)
1 large egg
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl; pour it into a greased 9-inch springform cake pan. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the butter.
Arrange pineapple slices and cherries in the pan.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, combine buttermilk, sour cream, oil, vanilla extract, and egg. Mix well.
Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until just mixed; do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let cool before inverting onto a serving plate.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 280
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 185mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 50mg