EASY PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

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The golden caramelized top gives this cake its distinctive look and taste.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, plus 3 tablespoons (cut into small pieces) for preparing the top
1 cup sugar, plus 2/3 cup for preparing the top
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
7 thin rounds cored pineapple

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  • With an electric mixer, cream 6 tablespoons butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until combined. Add flour mixture in 3 additions alternately with the milk in 2, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix just until combined
  • In a 10-inch cast-iron (or ovenproof nonstick) skillet over low, add remaining sugar and butter and cook, stirring, until the mixture is a light caramel color. Remove from heat and top with pineapple rounds.
  • Carefully spoon batter over pineapples in skillet. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
  • Let cake cool in pan 5 minutes. Run a knife around edge of cake, then carefully invert onto a platter. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Jane Lopez
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This cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's sure to be a hit with everyone.


Elizabeth Morrison
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I love the combination of pineapple and brown sugar in this cake. It's so sweet and flavorful.


Ikeji Precious
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This cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Desri Gonzales
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I've been making this cake for years and it's always a family favorite.


Muhammad Murad Muhammad Murad
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This cake is so easy to make, even a beginner baker can do it.


Arif Hossain
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I'm allergic to pineapple, so I substituted peaches. The cake turned out great!


Terrel Heard
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, potlucks, and even just for a weeknight dessert.


Fuck Zaryan
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I'm not a big fan of pineapple, but I loved this cake. The cake was so moist and flavorful.


Nepal Top Dj
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


MuhammadHassanAttari shaikh
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out right. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Richard Agu
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The cake was a little dry, but the pineapple was delicious.


Vinuki Mishara
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I love how easy this cake is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight dessert.


Adrian Wilson
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This is my go-to pineapple upside-down cake recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Idowu Afolorunso
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The cake was so easy to make and it turned out perfect.


joshua nwokpoku
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This pineapple upside-down cake was absolutely delicious! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the pineapple was perfectly caramelized. I will definitely be making this again.