Pineapple Upside Down Cake

This Pineapple Upside Down Cake is a delightful twist on a classic American dessert, featuring caramelized pineapple and a moist, fluffy cake. Perfect for sharing, it's a sweet treat that brings tropical flavors to your table.

Ingredients

• unsalted butter - 30 grams
• brown sugar - 50 grams
• pineapple rings (canned or fresh) - 2 rings
• maraschino cherries - 2 pieces
• all-purpose flour - 60 grams
• granulated sugar - 40 grams
• baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• salt - a pinch
• milk - 30 ml
• vanilla extract - 1/2 teaspoon
• egg - 1 large

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat and stir in the brown sugar until dissolved.
3. Pour the butter and brown sugar mixture into a small round baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
4. Arrange the pineapple rings on top of the brown sugar mixture and place a cherry in the center of each ring.
5. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, vanilla extract, and egg until well combined.
7. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
8. Pour the batter over the pineapple and cherries in the baking dish, spreading it evenly.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the cake to cool for 5 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate.

Nutrition

• Calories: 300
• Protein: 3 g
• Carbs: 48 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 25 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Contains vitamin C from pineapple, which supports immune health.
• The use of brown sugar provides some minerals compared to regular sugar.

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