Upside Down Pineapple Cake
Directions
- 1Heat the oven to 350 F.
- 2Evenly sprinkle 1/2 cup brown sugar and 3/4 teaspoon salt over the bottom of a 9-by-2-inch ungreased round cake pan.
- 3Arrange 4 tablespoons butter slices over the sugar in an even layer.
- 4Place the pan in the oven to melt the butter for 2 to 3 minutes.
- 5Blot pineapple slices and cherries with paper towels to dry.
- 6Carefully remove the pan from the oven and decoratively place pineapple slices over the melted butter and sugar.
- 7Place maraschino cherries in the center of each pineapple slice and in other empty spots between pineapple slices.
- 8Chill the pan in the refrigerator while making the batter.
- 9In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup oil, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 2 teaspoons vanilla.
- 10Add 1 large egg and 1 egg yolk and whisk to combine.
- 11Add 3/4 cup buttermilk and 1/4 cup pineapple juice to the batter.
- 12Whisk in 3/4 teaspoon baking powder and 3/4 teaspoon salt.
- 13Gently fold in 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour just until the last streak disappears; the batter will be lumpy.
- 14Scrape the batter into the pan so that it covers the pineapple.
- 15Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, rotating at the halfway point, until a cake tester comes out with a moist crumb or two.
- 16Immediately run a butter knife around the edge of the pan.
- 17Let the cake sit for 5 minutes.
- 18Carefully invert the cake onto a serving platter.
- 19If bits of caramel, pineapple, or cherries stick to the bottom of the pan, scrape them off and place them back onto the cake.
- 20Let the cake cool until the caramel sets a bit, about 20 minutes, or to room temperature.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar
- 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, sliced thinly
- 7 pineapple slices in pineapple juice
- 15 to 20 sliced maraschino cherries
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 0.75 cup buttermilk
- 0.25 cup pineapple juice
- 0.75 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
Equipment
9-by-2-inch ungreased round cake panpaper towelslarge bowlwhiskbutter knifeserving platter
Tips
- Oil-based cake ensures super moistness.
- Buttermilk adds tenderness to the cake.
- A little pineapple juice in the batter adds extra fruity flavor.
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