Description
Delight in the classic decadence of Pineapple Upside Down Cake, featuring a luscious caramelized topping of pineapple slices and cherries over a moist, buttery cake that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter melted (plus extra for greasing the Bundt pan)
¾ cup (150 g) packed light brown sugar
½ tsp. (1 g) ground cinnamon
1 (20 oz / 567 g) can pineapple slices in juice (use 8 rings)
8 Maraschino cherries stems removed
3 large (~ 150 g) eggs room temperature
2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
12 tbsps. (170 g) unsalted butter melted
⅓ cup (80 ml) canola oil
2 tsps. (10 ml) vanilla extract
½ cup (120 ml) buttermilk room temperature
½ cup (120 g) plain
full-fat Greek yogurt room temperature
3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour (plus extra for pan prep)
1 tsp. (4 g) baking powder
½ tsp. (2 g) baking soda
½ tsp. (3 g) table salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a Bundt pan with extra melted butter.
- In a bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Pour this mixture into the prepared Bundt pan, spreading evenly.
- Arrange pineapple slices on top of the sugar mixture, placing a Maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple ring.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, melted butter, canola oil, vanilla extract, buttermilk, and Greek yogurt until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the cake batter over the pineapple and cherry layer in the Bundt pan.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes, then invert it onto a serving plate and let it cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a more intense flavor, allow the cake to sit at room temperature for a few hours before serving. Serve with whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 3g
Keywords: Pineapple Upside Down Cake, dessert, cake, pineapple, American dessert