Mimi'S Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Recipe

Name: Mimi'S Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1 (20 ounce) can sliced pineapple, drained; 1 1/2 cups cake flour; 1 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup soft shortening; 2/3 cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract (she called it flavor); 1 egg

Servings: persons

1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 (20 ounce) can sliced pineapple, drained
1 1/2 cups cake flour
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup soft shortening
2/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract (she called it flavor)
1 egg

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["Heat oven to 350 deg. Melt butter in heavy 10"" skillet. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over butter. Arrange pineapple in attractive pattern on the butter-sugar coating. Decorate with pecan halves and cherries, if desired.", "Measure flour by dip-level-pour method or by sifting. Stir flour, sugar, baking powder, salt in mixer bowl. Add shortening, milk, flavorings. Beat 2 minute medium speed on mixer or 300 vigorous strokes by hand. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl constantly. Add egg. Beat 2 more minutes, scraping bowl frequently. Pour batter over fruit. Bake 40 to 50 minute Immediately turn upside down on serving plate. Leave pan over cake a few minutes. Serve warm with whipped cream.", "My variation: I use 1 tsp lemon extract, and add the zest of one lemon to the batter.", "Also, I like to use muffin cups instead of the fry pan, and divide the butter, brown sugar, crushed pineapple (not sliced), cherries and pecans among the cups."]

677

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 (20 ounce) can sliced pineapple, drained, 1 1/2 cups cake flour, and more.

Yes, Mimi'S 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.

Mimi'S Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

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