Description
A classic dessert featuring caramelized pineapple and cherries atop a moist vanilla cake.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices, drained
- Maraschino cherries, for garnish
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Melt 1/4 cup butter in a 9-inch round cake pan, then sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the melted butter.
- Arrange pineapple slices on top of the sugar mixture and place cherries in the center of each slice.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Alternately add flour mixture and milk, mixing just until combined.
- Pour batter over the pineapple layer and spread evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.