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Individual Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes

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  • Author: lucia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful mini cakes featuring a buttery base topped with pineapple and cherries, perfect for nostalgic gatherings.


Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 can pineapple rings (in juice)
  • Maraschino cherries
  • Brown sugar


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin generously.
  2. Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl until well combined.
  3. Combine the melted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla extract in another bowl; stir until blended.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Fill each muffin tin cup with a small amount of brown sugar, followed by a pineapple ring and a maraschino cherry in the center.
  6. Pour the batter over the pineapple and cherry layers, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the cakes cool for a few minutes before inverting them onto a plate to serve.

Notes

Serve warm for best flavor, optionally with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Experiment with different fruits for variations.