Here’s a classic Upside-Down Cake recipe—sweet, caramelized fruit baked on the bottom and flipped for a beautiful presentation. 🍍🍰
🍍 Upside-Down Cake
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6–8)
For the Topping:
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices (or fresh pineapple)
- Maraschino cherries (optional)
For the Cake Batter:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Topping
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt ¼ cup butter in a 9-inch round or square cake pan.
- Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the melted butter.
- Arrange pineapple slices on top of the sugar; place cherries in the centers if desired.
2️⃣ Make the Cake Batter
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Beat in softened butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
3️⃣ Assemble & Bake
- Pour batter gently over the pineapple slices.
- Bake 35–40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
4️⃣ Cool & Flip
- Let the cake cool 5–10 minutes.
- Run a knife around the edges, place a serving plate on top, and invert carefully.
5️⃣ Serve
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
💡 Tips
- Use fresh or canned pineapple—both work well.
- Make sure the cake cools slightly before flipping to avoid sticking.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter for extra flavor.
I can also give you a mini upside-down cake version with individual servings in muffin tins—perfect for parties or snacks. Do you want me to share that?
