Description

These Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes are the perfect blend of buttery caramelized pineapple, sweet cherries, and moist vanilla cake. With their size, they’re great for parties, brunches, or whenever you want a classic dessert in a fun, single-serving form. The rich brown sugar glaze and juicy pineapple rings create a melt-in-your-mouth experience that’s both nostalgic and irresistible!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Topping:

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
6 pineapple rings (cut in half for 12 mini cakes)
12 maraschino cherries

For the Cake Batter:

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon 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 pineapple juice (from canned pineapples)
1/3 cup whole milk

Instructions

Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or mini cake pan.
Make the Topping: In each muffin cup, add about 1 teaspoon of melted butter and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons of brown sugar. Place half a pineapple ring in each cup and add a cherry in the center.
Prepare the Cake Batter: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients: Alternately add the flour mixture and pineapple juice with milk, mixing until just combined.
Fill the Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the cups, filling each about 3/4 full.
Bake: Bake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool & Flip: Let the cakes cool for 5 minutes, then carefully invert them onto a wire rack while still warm.
Serve & Enjoy: Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For an extra moist cake, brush with additional pineapple juice after baking.
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a decadent treat.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

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