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The Best Pineapple Upside Down Cake

The Best Pineapple Upside Down Cake

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Indulge in the joy of baking with this delightful Pineapple Upside Down Cake! Bursting with the tropical flavors of sweet pineapple and vibrant cherries, this cake is not only visually stunning but also incredibly moist and tender.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • One 20-ounce can pineapple slices
  • 12 cherries
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • Pinch of salt (optional)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
  • 3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and pour it into a greased 9-inch springform pan.
  3. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the melted butter.
  4. Arrange pineapple slices and cherries on top for decoration.
  5. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and optional salt.
  6. In another bowl, combine buttermilk, sour cream, oil, vanilla extract, and egg.
  7. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined; avoid overmixing.
  8. Pour the batter into the pan over the pineapple arrangement.
  9. Bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Let cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before inverting.

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