FRESH PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

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Canned pineapple can be great, but when the fresh fruit is at its ripest this classic cake is absolutely sublime.

Categories     Cake     Mixer     Dairy     Egg     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Pineapple     Vanilla     Gourmet     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 fresh pineapple, halved lengthwise, cored, and peeled
1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2/3 cup well-shaken buttermilk

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder and soda, and salt into a bowl. Cut pineapple crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick wedges.
  • Butter a 9-inch round cake pan (2 inches deep) lightly on side and generously on bottom of pan using 1/2 stick butter. Sprinkle all of brown sugar evenly over bottom and arrange pineapple over it, starting in center of pan and overlapping slices slightly.
  • Beat together remaining stick butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla with an electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes, then add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Reduce speed to low and add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk in batches, beginning and ending with flour and mixing just until batter is smooth.
  • Spread batter evenly over pineapple and bake until a wooden pick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool 15 minutes in pan on a rack, then invert cake onto a plate and remove pan. Cool to room temperature.

Robinson Echezona
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This cake was just okay. The pineapple topping was good, but the cake itself was a little bland. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Ayan Anxari
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This cake was a complete disaster! The pineapple topping was burnt and the cake itself was raw. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Gani abdul
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This cake was a little too dense for my taste, but the pineapple topping was delicious. I think I'll try using a different cake recipe next time.


Rashid Sethi
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This cake was a bit dry, but the pineapple topping was delicious. I think I'll try adding some more butter to the cake batter next time.


Natnael Admasu
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I had some trouble getting the cake out of the pan, but other than that, it turned out great. The pineapple topping was delicious and the cake itself was moist and fluffy.


Johnson Abonu
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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Other than that, it was a delicious and easy-to-make cake.


Citlaly Mota
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's great for birthdays, potlucks, or just a simple dessert to enjoy with family and friends.


Eric Powell jr
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I love the combination of pineapple and brown sugar in this cake. It's a classic flavor combination that never gets old.


Clark Roth
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This cake is a great way to use up fresh pineapple. It's also a delicious and easy dessert to make.


Charl Wayua
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the pineapple topping and the cake itself was moist and fluffy.


Md. Rony Sorkar
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This pineapple upside-down cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make, but it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Man Timro
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can use fresh pineapple, it makes the cake so much more flavorful.


melisa ma
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The pineapple topping is the star of the show, and the cake itself is moist and flavorful.


Kaden Bones diaz
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This pineapple upside-down cake was a hit! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the pineapple topping was caramelized and delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.