Golden Pineapple Bliss: Tropical Upside Down Cake

Sure, here’s a delightful recipe for a Pineapple Upside Down Cake that will transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise in just under an hour! 🍍🍰

Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe

Description: Indulge in the sweet and tangy flavors of pineapple with this classic Pineapple Upside Down Cake recipe. Perfect for dessert lovers craving a taste of the tropics.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Total Time: 55 minutes
• Servings: 8
• Yield: 1 cake

Ingredients:

For the Topping:

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 8 pineapple slices
• 5 maraschino cherries

For the Batter:

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 1/4 cup orange juice

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Topping:

   • Melt butter in a small skillet over direct heat.
   • Add brown sugar and stir until well blended and bubbly.
   • Pour the mixture into a 9″ square baking dish, spreading it to cover the bottom.
   • Alternatively, microwave butter and brown sugar in a 9″ square glass baking dish until well blended and bubbly.
   • Arrange pineapple slices and maraschino cherries on top of the brown sugar in a sunburst pattern.
   • Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the batter.

2. Prepare the Batter:

   • Sift together all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder.
   • In a mixing bowl, cream shortening (or butter) and sugar until light and fluffy.
   • Add the egg and vanilla, and beat until smooth.
   • At low speed, and in alternate additions, add in the flour mixture and orange juice, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
   • Beat only until smooth.

3. Assemble and Bake:

   • Remove the cake pan from the refrigerator and spread the batter over the topping.
   • Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • Remove from the oven and let it stand for 5-10 minutes.

4. Serve:

   • Invert the cake onto a serving plate while it’s still warm.
   • Slice and serve this delectable Pineapple Upside Down Cake, savoring every bite of its tropical goodness!

Enjoy the heavenly combination of caramelized pineapple, juicy cherries, and moist cake in this delightful dessert. It’s perfect for any occasion or simply as a sweet treat to brighten your day! 🌴🍒