Description
A classic dessert featuring caramelized pineapple atop a moist, buttery cake, ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices (drained)
- Maraschino cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter and brown sugar, mix well, then pour into the prepared pan. Arrange pineapple slices on top with a cherry in the center of each.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 3–5 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter over the pineapple slices in the pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
Notes
Serve warm with mint leaves, vanilla ice cream, or whipped cream. Store covered at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for longer preservation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg