🍍 The Best Pineapple Upside-Down Cake 🍍
This classic, buttery, and moist Pineapple Upside-Down Cake is a total showstopper! 🍰✨ Caramelized pineapple slices, a fluffy vanilla cake, and a hint of tangy Greek yogurt make this the ultimate crowd-pleaser!
🍍 Ingredients
🔹 For the Topping:
✔ ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, melted
✔ ½ cup packed light brown sugar
✔ 7-9 pineapple rings (from a can, juice reserved)
✔ Maraschino cherries (optional, for garnish)
🔹 For the Cake:
✔ 2 ¼ cups (210g) sifted all-purpose flour (don’t over-measure)
✔ 3 tbsp cornstarch
✔ 1 ½ tsp baking powder
✔ ½ tsp salt
✔ ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
✔ 3 tbsp granulated sugar
✔ 9 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
✔ 3 large eggs
✔ ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
✔ 3 tbsp milk
✔ 6 tbsp pineapple juice (reserved from the canned pineapple)
✔ 1 tbsp vanilla extract
📌 Step-by-Step Instructions:
1️⃣ Prep the Pan & Topping
👉 Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
👉 Pour melted butter into a 9-inch cake pan and sprinkle with brown sugar.
👉 Arrange pineapple rings on top and place cherries in the center of each ring (optional).
2️⃣ Make the Cake Batter
👉 In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
👉 In another bowl, mix brown sugar, granulated sugar, and melted butter until combined.
👉 Beat in eggs, Greek yogurt, milk, pineapple juice, and vanilla extract.
👉 Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
3️⃣ Bake & Flip!
👉 Pour the batter over the pineapple slices and smooth it out.
👉 Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
👉 Let it cool for 10 minutes, then carefully flip onto a serving plate.
💡 Pro Tips:
✅ For extra caramelization, cook the brown sugar & butter on the stove before pouring into the pan. 🍯
✅ Want a coconut twist? Add ½ cup shredded coconut to the batter! 🥥
✅ Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a heavenly treat! 🍦
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