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Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes

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  • Author: lucia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful mini cakes featuring layers of caramelized pineapple and soft cake, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 can sliced pineapples (drained)
  • Maraschino cherries
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
  2. In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter and mix it with brown sugar until fully combined.
  3. Pour the butter-sugar mixture into each muffin cup.
  4. Place a slice of pineapple in each cup, and top with a cherry.
  5. Cream the granulated sugar and egg together until fluffy.
  6. Blend in the milk and vanilla extract until smooth.
  7. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  8. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, stirring carefully.
  9. Spoon the batter over the pineapple layers in each cup.
  10. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  11. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature. Turn them upside down on a plate to showcase the caramelized tops.