Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
This classic cake is easy to make and so delicious! The pineapple upside-down cake is a moist and fluffy cake, with a layer of caramelized pineapple and a cherry in the center of each slice.
Ingredients
1/2 cup (100 g) of sugar
1/4 cup (60 ml) of water
1 can (15 oz) of pineapple slices in juice, drained
1/4 cup (60 g) of butter
1/2 cup (100 g) of brown sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 egg
1/2 cup (120 ml) of milk
1 cup (120 g) of all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
Cherries, for garnish (optional)
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar has dissolved.
3. Remove from the heat and pour into a 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pan. Add the pineapple slices, arranging them in a single layer.
4. In the same saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the brown sugar and vanilla extract, and stir until the brown sugar has dissolved.
5. Pour the brown sugar mixture over the pineapple slices.
6. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
7. Pour the batter over the pineapple slices.
8. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
9. Let the cake cool for 5 minutes. Invert onto a plate and garnish with cherries, if desired.
Potential changes & improvements
There are many ways you can change up this recipe to suit your taste. For example, you could use different fruit in the topping, such as peaches, apples, or pears. You could also add a layer of chocolate chips or nuts to the batter before pouring it over the fruit.
What other food it works well with
This cake is delicious on its own, but it would also be great with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Common Mistakes
One common mistake when making this cake is not draining the pineapple slices well enough. Be sure to drain them completely, or the cake will be too wet.
Another mistake is not inverting the cake onto a plate immediately after it comes out of the oven. If you wait too long, the cake will stick to the pan and be difficult to remove.
Nutritional Information
This cake is high in sugar and calories, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.
Allergens
This cake contains wheat, milk, and eggs.