Caramelized Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Experience the tropical taste of Caramelized Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, featuring a moist vanilla cake base topped with sweet caramelized pineapple. This dessert blends the softness of cake with the sticky texture of caramelized fruit, offering a flavorful treat. Ideal for special occasions or a weekend indulgence, this cake combines complementary textures and tastes that are sure to delight.

Ingredients

• 1 whole fresh pineapple, peeled and sliced into rings
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 large eggs

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. In a 9-inch round cake pan, combine the melted butter and brown sugar, spreading it evenly over the bottom.
3. Arrange the pineapple slices evenly on top of the butter and sugar mixture.
4. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, baking powder, salt, buttermilk, and eggs until the mixture is smooth.
5. Carefully pour the batter over the pineapple slices in the cake pan, ensuring even coverage.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then gently invert it onto a serving plate.
8. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Keywords: Pineapple, Baking, Caramelized, Buttermilk, Butter

Spice Rack: Vanilla Extract

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