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Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Tropical Pineapple Upside Down Cake That Will Wow You

Enjoy the delightful Tropical Pineapple Upside Down Cake, a perfect blend of sweetness and fluffiness that showcases caramelized pineapple.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup buttermilk or regular milk with a dash of vinegar
  • ½ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 2 large eggs or egg replacements for vegan option
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or almond extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup sugar or brown sugar for richer taste
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda can be omitted if necessary
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg or cinnamon as substitute
  • ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut optional
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted; or coconut oil for vegan option
For the Caramel Topping
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar or light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice or vinegar
  • 1 can tinned pineapple rings or fresh pineapple
For Garnishing
  • 1 cup raspberries or any fresh fruit

Equipment

  • 8-inch round cake pan
  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. In a skillet, melt ½ cup of unsalted butter over medium heat. Mix in 1 cup of dark brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice until bubbling. Stir for about 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
  3. Line the bottom of an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper. Arrange the tinned pineapple rings at the base of the pan. Pour the warm caramel mixture over the pineapple slices.
  4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of buttermilk, ½ cup of vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of sugar, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon of ground nutmeg.
  6. Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. If desired, fold in ½ cup of sweetened shredded coconut.
  7. Pour the cake batter over the caramelized pineapple in the cake pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
  8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 30 minutes. Run a knife around the edge and invert the cake onto a serving plate.
  9. Garnish with fresh raspberries or any fruit and serve warm with ice cream or chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Drain the pineapple well to avoid a soggy base. Use fresh ingredients for best results. Cool before inverting to prevent breakage.

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