Mean Chef's Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Dive into decadence with *Mean Chef's Pineapple Upside Down Cake*, a timeless dessert elevated to perfection. Featuring a golden layer of caramelized brown sugar and butter, this cake is elegantly crowned with juicy pineapple rings and vibrant maraschino cherries for a show-stopping presentation. The vanilla-scented batter, made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, eggs, and milk, bakes into a tender and moist cake that absorbs the rich, buttery caramel topping as it flips upside-down. Ready in just over an hour, this retro classic is perfect for dinner parties, holidays, or satisfying your sweet tooth. Serve it warm for the ultimate treat that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious!
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Ingredients
- 115 grams Unsalted butter
- 220 grams Brown sugar (packed)
- 8 pieces Pineapple rings
- 8 pieces Maraschino cherries
- 190 grams All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 120 milliliters Whole milk
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and lightly grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
Step 2
In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the brown sugar and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is bubbly. Pour this mixture evenly into the prepared cake pan.
Step 3
Arrange the pineapple rings on top of the caramel mixture in a single layer. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple ring.
Step 4
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Step 5
In a large mixing bowl, beat the granulated sugar and eggs together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Step 6
Mix in the vanilla extract, followed by alternating additions of the dry flour mixture and milk, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined and smooth.
Step 7
Carefully pour the batter over the pineapple and caramel layer, spreading it evenly to cover the fruit completely.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Step 9
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the cake, then invert it onto a serving platter.
Step 10
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your Mean Chef's Pineapple Upside Down Cake!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1809.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3860.1 |
| Total Fat 114.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 63.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 641.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2356.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 692.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 509.2g | |
| Protein 41.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 136.5IU | 0% |
| Calcium 546.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1734.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories