OLD FASHIONED UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
A traditional pineapple upside-down cake cooked in a cast-iron skillet. I guess you could use a regular cake pan as well. I found in an article on "skillet" recipes years ago--sounded strange, but it is very good.
Provided by SharleneW
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Melt 1/3 cup of the butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet; stir in brown sugar until well blended.
- Drain pineapple, reserving 2 tablespoons of the syrup.
- Arrange pineapple slices close together in butter-sugar mixture.
- Center each slice with a cherry.
- Sift flour, baking powder and salt onto waxed paper.
- Beat egg whites until foamy in medium bowl.
- Beat in 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar a tablespoon at a time until meringue stands in soft peaks.
- With same beater, beat remaining 1/3 cup butter with remaining 1/2 cup sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in egg yolks, lemon rind, lemon juice and vanilla.
- Blend flour mixture into creamed mixture alternately with sour cream and the 2 tablespoons reserved pineapple syrup.
- Fold meringue until no streaks of white remain.
- Pour over pineapple in skillet.
- Bake in a 350° oven for 35 minutes or until center springs back when lightly touched with fingertip.
- Cool cake in skillet on wire rack for 10 minutes; then invert over serving plate.
- Allow skillet to remain over a cake a minute for syrup to drain from pan.
- Serve warm or cold.
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Md MD EMRNA
[email protected]I love this cake! It's moist and flavorful, and the caramel sauce is amazing.
Malik badsha
[email protected]This is the best upside-down cake recipe I've tried. It's easy to make and always turns out perfect.
solodolo fam
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it. It's a great dessert for a special occasion.
Junnel Marfil
[email protected]This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive cake.
mohsinblouch050 blouch
[email protected]I'm not a big baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.
Andrea Zikhali
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, holidays, and just because.
Owusu Humble
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. I always have them on hand, so I can make this cake anytime.
Olamide Olorunfunmi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It's a great recipe for beginners.
Jerone Akorli
[email protected]This is the best upside-down cake I've ever had. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the caramel sauce is rich and decadent.
Agbaje abdulahi
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Rukaya Fawzia
[email protected]This cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Lungii Mohlala
[email protected]I've never been a fan of upside-down cakes, but this one changed my mind. The caramel sauce is amazing and the cake is moist and flavorful.
Shawon Shawon
[email protected]This cake is my new favorite! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I've made it for my family and friends several times and they all love it.