🍍 Cranberry Pineapple Upside-Down Cake 🍒
A deliciously sweet and tangy twist on the classic upside-down cake! The caramelized pineapple and tart cranberries create a gorgeous topping, while the buttery cake is moist and packed with flavor. Perfect for holidays or anytime you crave a fruity treat! 🍰✨
🛒 Ingredients
For the Topping:
✔️ 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 🧈
✔️ 3/4 cup brown sugar
✔️ 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
✔️ 6-8 pineapple rings (canned or fresh) 🍍
✔️ Maraschino cherries (optional) 🍒
For the Cake Batter:
✔️ 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
✔️ 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
✔️ 1/2 tsp salt
✔️ 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
✔️ 3/4 cup granulated sugar
✔️ 2 large eggs 🥚
✔️ 1 tsp vanilla extract
✔️ 1/2 cup pineapple juice (reserved from canned pineapple or fresh)
✔️ 1/4 cup milk
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Topping:
• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• In a 9-inch cake pan or skillet, melt 1/2 cup butter over low heat. Stir in brown sugar until melted and caramelized.
• Arrange pineapple rings over the sugar mixture and scatter cranberries around and inside the rings. Add maraschino cherries if desired.
2️⃣ Make the Cake Batter:
• In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
• In another bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
• Beat in eggs, one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
• Alternately add the flour mixture and pineapple juice + milk, mixing until just combined.
3️⃣ Bake It:
• Pour the batter over the fruit topping, spreading evenly.
• Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
4️⃣ Flip & Serve:
• Let the cake cool for 10 minutes in the pan.
• Run a knife around the edges, place a plate over the pan, and carefully invert the cake. Let the caramelized topping drip over the cake.
🍍 Slice, serve, and enjoy warm or at room temperature! 😍✨
💬 Would you add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top? Let me know below! 👇
#PineappleUpsideDownCake #HolidayDesserts #BakingTime #HomemadeTreats #SweetAndTangy #EasyDesserts