Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Recipe

Name: Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 oz.) can pineapple rings; 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter; 1/2 c. dark brown sugar, packed; 7 maraschino cherries, cut in half (one half for each pineapple ring); 1/2 c. vegetable shortening; 3/4 c. sugar; 1 egg; 1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour; 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

Servings: persons

1 (8 oz.) can pineapple rings
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1/2 c. dark brown sugar, packed
7 maraschino cherries, cut in half (one half for each pineapple ring)
1/2 c. vegetable shortening
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg
1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Drain pineapple, reserving the liquid. Melt the butter in a deep 9-inch oven-proof skillet.
3
Stir in the brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of the reserved pineapple rings in the pan, filling all centers with cherry halves.
4
Set aside.
5
Beat shortening, sugar and egg together until well-blended, about 3 to 4 minutes.
6
Combine the flour, baking powder and salt.
7
Measure the remaining pineapple juice and add water if necessary to make 2/3 cup.
8
Add the dry mixture and pineapple juice with vanilla to the shortening mixture alternately and beat.
9
Pour over pineapple rings and place in oven.
10
Bake for 45 minutes or until done in middle.
11
Cool 5 minutes and invert cake onto plate.
12
Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.

777

kcal

Calories

Fat

160

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 (8 oz.) can pineapple rings, 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, 1/2 c. dark brown sugar, packed, 7 maraschino cherries, cut in half (one half for each pineapple ring), and more.

Yes, 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.

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

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