Pineapple Upside-Down Cake is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. This delicious cake is made with canned pineapple rings and a buttery brown sugar glaze that caramelizes on top of the cake during baking. If you're looking to make this scrumptious treat with canned pineapple, then read on for a step-by-step guide.
Ingredients:
- 1 can of pineapple rings
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- 1/4 cup of vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp of baking powder
- 1/4 tsp of salt
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a 9-inch round cake pan, pour the melted butter and spread it around to cover the entire bottom of the pan.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar over the melted butter, making sure to distribute it evenly.
- Place the pineapple rings over the brown sugar, making sure to arrange them in a single layer.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, whisking continuously until there are no lumps.
- Pour the batter over the pineapple rings, making sure to spread it evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes.
- Run a knife around the edges of the cake to loosen it from the pan.
- Place a plate or serving platter over the cake pan and invert the cake onto the plate.
- Remove the cake pan and serve the cake warm or at room temperature.