Microwave Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Indulge in the ultimate single-serve treat with this Microwave Pineapple Upside Down Cake—a quick and easy recipe that delivers all the nostalgic flavors of the classic dessert in just minutes! Featuring a buttery caramelized brown sugar topping, a juicy pineapple ring, and a vibrant maraschino cherry, this whimsical cake comes together right in a microwave-safe ramekin or mug. The simple homemade batter, made with pantry staples like flour, sugar, and vanilla, bakes to fluffy perfection in under two minutes. Perfect for when you’re craving something sweet but short on time, this one-serving dessert is as impressive as it is convenient. Serve it warm, inverted onto a plate to showcase its glistening pineapple topping, and savor every bite of this effortless microwave masterpiece!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:2 mins

Total Time:7 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 pineapple rings
• 1 maraschino cherry
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 0.25 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.125 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 0.25 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

Place 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter in a microwave-safe ramekin or large mug and microwave for 20-30 seconds until melted.

Step 2

Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of brown sugar evenly over the melted butter.

Step 3

Place a pineapple ring on top of the brown sugar mixture, and add a maraschino cherry in the center of the pineapple ring.

Step 4

In a separate small bowl, mix 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, 0.25 teaspoons of baking powder, and 0.125 teaspoons of salt.

Step 5

Add 2 tablespoons of milk, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, and 0.25 teaspoons of vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until a smooth batter forms.

Step 6

Pour the batter over the pineapple and brown sugar mixture in the ramekin, spreading it out evenly.

Step 7

Microwave the ramekin on high for 1 minute and 45 seconds to 2 minutes, or until the cake is set and springs back when lightly touched.

Step 8

Carefully remove the ramekin from the microwave (it will be hot) and let the cake cool for 2-3 minutes.

Step 9

Run a knife around the edges of the cake to loosen it, and carefully invert it onto a plate to reveal the pineapple topping.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy your quick Microwave Pineapple Upside Down Cake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(266.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	780.4

Total Fat 51.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 64.7mg	0%
Sodium 429.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 82.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g	0%
Total Sugars 55.1g
Protein 4.8g	0%

Vitamin D 13.0IU	0%
Calcium 75.1mg	0%
Iron 1.8mg	0%
Potassium 219.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.9%

Protein: 2.4%

Carbs: 40.8%