A Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cake makes a perfect sweet treat for any occasion. This recipe is simple to follow and yields a moist, delicious cake that impresses your friends and family.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup (60 grams) all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
pinch of salt
6 tablespoons (85 grams) pineapple preserves
6 maraschino cherries, drained and quartered lengthwise
Instructions:
- preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C)—butter and flour an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add to the creamed mixture, mixing until just blended.
- Spread half of the batter evenly over the bottom of the prepared pan. Spoon the pineapple preserves over the batter, then sprinkle with the quartered cherries. Top with the remaining batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then cut into squares and serve.
This recipe can easily be doubled to make a 9×13 inch cake. Just adjust the baking time to about 35 minutes.
Tips:
Be sure to use room temperature butter in this recipe. If the butter is too cold, it will cause the sugar to crystallize, resulting in a gritty texture.
If you don’t have pineapple preserves on hand, you can substitute 1/2 cup (120 grams) of diced fresh pineapple instead.
You can also add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter for extra flavor.
Pineapple upside-down cake is a classic dessert that is loved by many. This easy mini version is perfect for any occasion! Here’s where you can serve it up:
-At a birthday party
-As part of a holiday dessert spread
-For a baby shower
-At a summer BBQ
-With coffee or tea for an afternoon snack
-At a wedding reception
-As part of a dessert buffet
-Any time you need a sweet treat!
Whether you are a seasoned chef or someone who is just starting to bake, this recipe is easy to follow and will yield delicious results. While you may think it is challenging to make an upside-down cake, this recipe proves that is not the case. All you need is a little bit of patience and some basic baking skills. The finished product will be well worth your time and effort! So next time you are in the mood for something sweet, give this mini pineapple upside-down cake recipe a try.
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