OLD FASHIONED UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
A traditional pineapple upside-down cake cooked in a cast-iron skillet. I guess you could use a regular cake pan as well. I found in an article on "skillet" recipes years ago--sounded strange, but it is very good.
Provided by SharleneW
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Melt 1/3 cup of the butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet; stir in brown sugar until well blended.
- Drain pineapple, reserving 2 tablespoons of the syrup.
- Arrange pineapple slices close together in butter-sugar mixture.
- Center each slice with a cherry.
- Sift flour, baking powder and salt onto waxed paper.
- Beat egg whites until foamy in medium bowl.
- Beat in 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar a tablespoon at a time until meringue stands in soft peaks.
- With same beater, beat remaining 1/3 cup butter with remaining 1/2 cup sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in egg yolks, lemon rind, lemon juice and vanilla.
- Blend flour mixture into creamed mixture alternately with sour cream and the 2 tablespoons reserved pineapple syrup.
- Fold meringue until no streaks of white remain.
- Pour over pineapple in skillet.
- Bake in a 350° oven for 35 minutes or until center springs back when lightly touched with fingertip.
- Cool cake in skillet on wire rack for 10 minutes; then invert over serving plate.
- Allow skillet to remain over a cake a minute for syrup to drain from pan.
- Serve warm or cold.
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Lilliette Montoya
lilliette-m@hotmail.comI love the way the pineapple caramelizes on top of the cake. It's so good!
lexusANDwhai lexus
l-lexusandwhai6@hotmail.frThis cake is a classic for a reason. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ham Haman
h.ham8@aol.comThis cake is delicious! The pineapple topping is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Asterplayerredkenny Africanjamaicanplatinumflower
a73@gmail.comI've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for potlucks and parties.
brooke croft
brooke87@gmail.comThis cake is a great make-ahead dessert. It can be made a day or two in advance, which makes it perfect for busy weeknights.
Manal Marwan
marwan69@hotmail.comI love that this cake is made with simple ingredients. It's a great way to enjoy a classic dessert without all the fuss.
Robet Tebor
robet.t@yahoo.comThis cake is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the pineapple topping is a nice touch.
Prem Pandey
prem_pandey@yahoo.comI'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great.
Bertha Adams
b8@hotmail.co.ukThis cake is a great way to use up leftover pineapple. It's also a delicious and easy dessert to make.
Ednah Kanyimo
k-e7@yahoo.comI made this cake for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes. Everyone loved it!
Kuresh Khan
k@hotmail.comThis cake is delicious! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Aminu Fatima
f.a@gmail.comI made this cake for my family and they all loved it. It's a great recipe for a classic upside-down cake.
Firas K
k.f@yahoo.comThis cake is always a hit at parties. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.
Md momin Khan
k0@hotmail.co.ukI'm not a big fan of pineapple, but I loved this cake. The cake itself is moist and flavorful, and the pineapple topping is the perfect amount of sweetness.
Muhammad sani Abubakar
muhammad@gmail.comI love the combination of pineapple and brown sugar in this cake. It's a classic flavor combination that never disappoints.
Ehis Jummy
jummye@gmail.comThis cake is so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.
Noluthando Magibisela
magibisela_noluthando@hotmail.comI made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
BABA GAMING
gaming-baba31@hotmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! The cake was delicious and the pineapple topping was caramelized to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe.
JAMSHED HOSSEN RAKIB
jamshed_h@hotmail.comI've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
eve
eve@hotmail.co.ukThis upside-down cake was a hit! It was moist and flavorful, and the pineapple topping was the perfect touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.