Microwave Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Recipe

Name: Microwave Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine; 3 slices canned pineapple; 9 glace cherries; 60 g butter or 60 g margarine; 1/3 cup caster sugar; 1 large egg; 1/4 cup milk; 1 cup self-raising flour; 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground; 1 teaspoon ginger, ground

Servings: persons

1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
3 slices canned pineapple
9 glace cherries
60 g butter or 60 g margarine
1/3 cup caster sugar
1 large egg
1/4 cup milk
1 cup self-raising flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1 teaspoon ginger, ground

1
Grease an 18cm round dish and place a greased circle of paper in the base.
2
For the caramel, cream brown sugar and 2 tablespoons butter and spread over base.
3
Arrange a slice of pineapple in the centre with half circles around it. Fill spaces with cherries.
4
For the cake mixture, beat 60g butter and sugar to a cream. Add egg and mix carefully without beating.
5
Add the sifted dry ingredients alternately with the milk and mix.
6
Pour mixture over caramel and fruit.
7
Cook on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) for 6-7 minutes or until just firm in the centre. (I had to put mine on for an extra 2 minutes and 50 seconds, it will vary according to your microwave).
8
Allow to stand for 2-3 minutes before turning out onto a plate.
9
Serve hot with custard or cream, or warm for morning tea.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, 3 slices canned pineapple, 9 glace cherries, and more.

Yes, Microwave Pineapple Upside-Down Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Microwave Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

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