Golden, Caramelized & Beautifully Retro
✨ Description
This Pineapple Upside-Down Cake is a timeless dessert featuring caramelized brown sugar, buttery pineapple rings, and bright maraschino cherries baked beneath a soft, fluffy vanilla cake. Once flipped, the glossy fruit topping becomes a stunning centerpiece that tastes just as amazing as it looks. Sweet, moist, and lightly caramelized — it’s a classic for good reason.
Perfect for gatherings, holidays, or when you want a nostalgic homemade treat.
🧾 Ingredients
1/4 cup unsalted butter
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices, drained
Maraschino cherries
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
👩🍳 Directions
1️⃣ Preheat
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2️⃣ Prepare the Topping
Place butter in a 9-inch round cake pan and melt it in the oven. Once melted, remove from oven and evenly sprinkle brown sugar over the butter.
Arrange pineapple slices over the brown sugar layer. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple ring.
3️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
4️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, beat granulated sugar, vegetable oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
5️⃣ Combine
Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk to the wet mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until smooth but do not overmix.
6️⃣ Assemble
Carefully pour the batter evenly over the pineapple and cherries, spreading gently to cover.
7️⃣ Bake
Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8️⃣ Flip & Serve
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Run a knife around the edges, then carefully invert onto a serving plate.
⏱️ Time
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 60 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: Approximately 320 kcal per serving
💡 Tips
Use fresh pineapple rings for brighter flavor and texture.
Do not let the cake cool too long before flipping or the caramel topping may stick.
Serve slightly warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
Sweet, buttery, and beautifully caramelized — this Pineapple Upside-Down Cake is pure classic comfort 🍍✨