Description
A classic dessert featuring caramelized pineapple and cherries atop a moist vanilla cake.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices, drained
- Maraschino cherries
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Melt 1/4 cup butter in a 9-inch round cake pan. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over melted butter.
- Arrange pineapple slices over sugar mixture, placing cherries in the centers of the rings.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Alternate adding flour mixture and milk, mixing just until combined.
- Spread batter evenly over pineapple layer. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.