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Pineapple Mascarpone Upside-Down Mini Cakes

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  • Author: lucia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful mini cakes featuring a sweet and tangy pineapple topping paired with creamy mascarpone, perfect for sharing and creating memories.


Ingredients

  • 1 cup pineapple slices (canned or fresh)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
  2. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Add the pineapple slices and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Pour the pineapple and sugar mixture evenly into the bottom of each muffin cup.
  4. Whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, mascarpone cheese, milk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt in a bowl until smooth.
  5. Pour the cake batter gently over the pineapple in each muffin cup.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool for 5 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate and serve warm.

Notes

Lightly dust with powdered sugar before serving for an elegant touch. Pair with coffee or tea.