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The Best Pineapple Upside Down Cake

The Best Pineapple Upside Down Cake
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Indulge in the delightful experience of The Best Pineapple Upside Down Cake! This moist and soft cake features a vibrant topping of sweet pineapple slices and cherries, creating a cheerful centerpiece for any gathering. Perfectly balanced with rich brown sugar and a hint of vanilla, this from-scratch recipe is easy to follow, making it ideal for bakers of all skill levels. Whether for birthdays or cozy family dinners, this stunning upside-down cake is sure to impress!

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • one 20-ounce can pineapple slices
  • about 12 maraschino cherries
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • pinch salt (optional and to taste)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (or Powdered Buttermilk, use 2 tablespoons with the dry ingredients + 1/2 cup water added with the wet)
  • 1/3 cup sour cream (lite is okay; plain Greek yogurt may be substituted)
  • 3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl and pour it into a greased 9-inch springform pan. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the butter.
  3. Arrange pineapple slices in the pan, placing cherries in the center of each slice.
  4. In one bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and optional salt. In another bowl, combine buttermilk, sour cream, canola oil, vanilla extract, and egg.
  5. Mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  6. Pour batter into the pan over the arranged fruit.
  7. Bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.

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