The Best Pineapple Upside Down Cake

August 20, 2013

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I've tried quite a few Upside Down Pineapple Cake recipes. This recipe is hands down the best. The cake itself is heaven and the topping is rich and delicious. It is divine when served with whipped cream. Note: I used 1 1/2" tall cake pans, which makes two cakes. If you use a 2" tall cake pan you should be able to fit all the batter into one dish, but it will take longer to bake, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Topping (For 2 cakes):

2 cups brown sugar
1 cup butter
14 sliced pineapple rings (which is 1 1/2 20 oz. cans)
14 maraschino cherries

Cake:

2 cups flour (Or 1 1/2 cups flour + 6 Tbsp. cake flour + 6 Tbsp. ground almond)
3/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 3/4 cup sugar
1 cup butter
4 large eggs
3/4 tsp. vanilla
3/4 cup sour cream

1. Prepare the topping: Melt the butter and brown sugar in a sauce pan over medium heat and stir until completely dissolved. Place the pineapple rings into the two prepared 9" cake pans. Add a cherry inside...
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Nutritions

Calories
386

Sodium
111mg
4% DV

Fat
18g
29% DV

Protein
2g
5% DV

Carbs
52g
17% DV

Fiber
1g
6% DV