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Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

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PREP TIME
25 min
COOKING TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
60 min
SERVINGS
12 servings
Dessert
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 (20 ounce) can sliced pineapple
  • 10 maraschino cherries, halved
  • 1 cup sifted cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
1
Begin by preheating the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). This initial step sets the stage for the entire baking process.
2
Next, melt 1/2 cup of butter over very low heat in a 10-inch heavy skillet with a heat-resistant handle or a cast iron pan. This will help to create a smooth and creamy base for our dessert.
3
Once the butter has melted, remove it from heat; then sprinkle brown sugar evenly into the skillet. This will add a rich and caramel-like flavor to our dessert.
4
Arrange pineapple slices to cover the bottom of the skillet. This will provide a sweet and tangy base for our cake.
5
Distribute cherries around pineapples; set aside. This will add a burst of juicy flavor to our dessert.
6
Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; set aside. This will help to incorporate the dry ingredients into our batter.
7
Separate eggs; place whites in a large mixing bowl and yolks in a smaller bowl. This will allow us to work with the individual components of our eggs.
8
Beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Add white sugar gradually, beating well after each addition. Beat until medium-stiff peaks form. This will help to incorporate air and create a light and fluffy texture.
9
Beat egg yolks at high speed until very thick and yellow. Using a wire whisk or rubber scraper, gently fold egg yolks and flour mixture into whites with an over-and-under motion until blended. This will help to combine the wet and dry ingredients.
10
Fold 1 tablespoon of melted butter and almond extract into batter, then spread batter evenly over pineapple in the skillet. This will add a rich and creamy flavor to our cake.
11
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Loosen cake edges with a table knife. This will help to ensure that our cake is fully cooked and evenly baked.
12
Cool cake for 5 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate. This will help to prevent the cake from breaking or crumbling when we invert it.
13
Finally, enjoy your delicious pineapple upside-down cake!