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Pineapple cake

A delicious pineapple upside-down cake with caramelized pineapple and a moist, fluffy cake layer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 0.25 cups salted butter
  • 0.6667 cups brown sugar
  • 14 oz sliced pineapple drained
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 0.33 cup shortening
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.333 cup milk
  • 1.33 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 7 cherries maraschino cherries

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a 9-inch round cake pan, melt the butter in the oven. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the butter. Arrange the pineapple on the brown sugar. Place a cherry in the center of each pineapple slice.
  3. Add shortening and sugar to a large bowl. Beat with a mixer on medium until combined (about 2 to 3 minutes). Add egg, vanilla extract, and milk, then beat until combined.
  4. In another bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture, beating in between each addition.
  5. Pour the batter on top of the pineapple slices.
  6. Bake for 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  7. Immediately place a heatproof plate upside down on the pan and then turn it over quickly. Leave it for a few minutes, then remove the pan. Cool for about 15 minutes and serve warm.

Notes

This classic pineapple upside-down cake is perfect for a sweet celebration or a cozy dessert.