Hawaiian Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Delight your taste buds with this easy and delicious Hawaiian Pineapple Upside-Down Cake that brings a tropical vibe to your kitchen! Discover simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions that even beginner bakers can follow. With a perfect balance of sweet, tangy pineapple and buttery cake, this dessert is sure to impress. Click through to explore the full recipe and bring a slice of paradise to your home!

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Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 large eggs

1/2 cup whole milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 can (20 oz) sliced pineapple in juice, drained

Maraschino cherries, for garnish

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray or butter.

In a small bowl, arrange the drained pineapple slices at the bottom of the greased cake pan, placing a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple slice. This will create a beautiful design when inverted.

In a medium mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy and well combined.

Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract.

In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon (if using). Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Carefully pour the batter over the arranged pineapples in the cake pan, ensuring even coverage.

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate. Let it cool completely before slicing.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour | Servings: 8

- Presentation Tips: Serve slices of the cake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side. Drizzle with leftover pineapple juice for extra flavor and garnish with fresh mint leaves for a refreshing touch.