My Mother's Upside Down Cake

Transport yourself back to simpler times with "My Mother's Upside Down Cake," a nostalgic dessert brimming with old-fashioned charm and timeless flavors. This classic recipe features buttery caramelized brown sugar topped with juicy pineapple rings and vibrant maraschino cherries, all baked beneath a moist, golden sponge cake. The easy-to-follow method, including the dramatic flip to reveal the stunning fruit topping, makes this cake as fun to prepare as it is to eat. Perfect for family gatherings, dinner parties, or a midweek treat, this upside-down cake offers a delightful balance of sweetness, tang, and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Serve warm or at room temperature, and let its comforting flavors carry on tradition in your home.

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup Brown sugar
• 8 pieces Pineapple rings (canned, drained)
• 8 pieces Maraschino cherries
• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Whole milk
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a 9-inch round cake pan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter in the oven. Once melted, carefully remove the pan and evenly sprinkle the brown sugar over the butter.

Step 3

Arrange pineapple rings on top of the sugar mixture, ensuring they are evenly spaced. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple ring.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 5

In another bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil.

Step 6

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring just until combined. Avoid overmixing.

Step 7

Carefully pour the batter over the pineapple and cherry arrangement in the cake pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center 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.

Step 10

Place a large plate or serving platter over the cake pan and carefully invert the cake onto the plate. Gently tap the bottom of the pan to release the cake.

Step 11

Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1109.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3357.9

Total Fat 163.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 69.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 33.7g
Cholesterol 634.6mg	0%
Sodium 2318.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 456.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.6g	0%
Total Sugars 300.9g
Protein 37.1g	0%

Vitamin D 135.7IU	0%
Calcium 374.5mg	0%
Iron 11.6mg	0%
Potassium 944.7mg	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: 42.8%

Protein: 4.3%

Carbs: 52.9%