Ultimate Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Recipe

🍍 Ultimate Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Recipe
This classic dessert is buttery, caramelized, and beautifully glossy on top. Perfect for gatherings, family dinners, or content creation for your food page 😉
📝 Ingredients
For the Topping:
1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar
7–9 pineapple rings (canned or fresh)
Maraschino cherries (optional)
For the Cake Batter:
1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup (120ml) milk
1/4 cup pineapple juice (from the can)
👨‍🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Topping
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Melt butter in a 9-inch round cake pan (or melt separately and pour in).
Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over melted butter.
Arrange pineapple rings over the sugar. Place cherries in the center of each ring.
2️⃣ Make the Cake Batter
In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla.
Add dry ingredients alternately with milk and pineapple juice. Mix until just combined.
3️⃣ Assemble & Bake
Pour batter gently over pineapple layer.
Smooth the top.
Bake 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
4️⃣ Flip the Cake
Let cool for 10–15 minutes.
Run a knife around the edges.
Place a plate on top and carefully flip the cake while still warm.
🔥 Pro Tips (For Extra Moist & Viral-Worthy Results)
Use fresh pineapple for a more vibrant flavor.
Don’t overmix the batter — keeps it soft.
Flip while warm, not cold.
Brush the top with warm pineapple syrup for extra shine.