Description
A classic dessert featuring caramelized pineapple rings and maraschino cherries, with a moist buttery cake beneath.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple rings, drained
- 10 maraschino cherries
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
- Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the bottom of the pan.
- Arrange the pineapple rings over the brown sugar and place one cherry in the center of each ring.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the flour and baking powder and gradually combine with the wet ingredients until smooth.
- Pour the batter over the pineapples, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before inverting the cake onto a serving plate.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon to the flour mixture. You can also sprinkle chopped walnuts or pecans for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg