Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Description
This classic Pineapple Upside Down Cake features a tender, buttery sponge topped with glossy, caramelized pineapple rings and toasted pecans. The recipe creates a beautiful glaze by melting butter and brown sugar directly in the pan before adding the fruit and batter. As it bakes, the sugar melts into a rich, sticky sauce that permeates the cake layers. It is a comforting, nostalgic dessert perfect for Sunday brunches, summer gatherings, or holiday dinners.Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Sift the cake flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar together into a medium bowl. Sift the mixture three times to ensure it is light and airy.
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Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients. Using a fork or pastry blender, cut or mix the butter into the flour until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.
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In a small separate bowl, combine the beaten egg, milk, and vanilla extract.
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Pour the wet mixture into the flour mixture. Stir gently until the flour is just moistened, then beat vigorously for 1 minute to create a smooth batter.
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In an 8-inch square baking pan or 8-inch skillet, melt the 4 tablespoons of butter over low heat on the stovetop.
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Sprinkle the packed brown sugar evenly over the melted butter. Cook and stir briefly until the sugar begins to dissolve and mixes with the butter.
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Arrange the pineapple wedges in a single layer over the sugar-butter mixture, filling the pan evenly.
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Sprinkle the broken pecans evenly over the pineapple slices.
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Carefully pour the cake batter over the fruit and nuts, spreading it gently to cover the entire surface.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
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Remove the cake from the oven. Let it cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
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Run a thin spatula around the edges of the pan to loosen the cake. Place a serving plate upside down over the pan.
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In one quick motion, invert the pan and plate together to release the cake. Lift the pan off to reveal the caramelized pineapple top.
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Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 799kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 25.4 gg40%
- Saturated Fat 15.6 gg78%
- Cholesterol 65 mgmg22%
- Sodium 1663 mgmg70%
- Total Carbohydrate 138 gg46%
- Dietary Fiber 2 gg8%
- Sugars 76 gg
- Protein 7 gg15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
