Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes Recipe
Delight in these charming Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes, a perfect single-serving dessert featuring caramelized brown sugar and butter topping with juicy pineapple slices and bright maraschino cherries, all nestled within a light and fluffy vanilla cake base.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 mini cakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Topping
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 can sliced pineapples, drained
- Maraschino cherries, as needed
Cake Batter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Prepare the Topping: In a small skillet or saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar until it dissolves and forms a smooth caramel sauce. Pour this mixture evenly into the bottom of a greased mini cake pan or muffin tin. Arrange the drained pineapple slices atop the caramel, placing a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple ring.
- Make the Cake Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat the egg and sugar together until light and fluffy. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until fully combined and smooth.
- Assemble the Cakes: Gently spoon the cake batter over the pineapple slices and caramel layer, dividing evenly among the prepared molds.
- Bake the Cakes: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cakes for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean and the edges are golden.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cakes to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Then carefully invert the pan onto a serving plate to reveal the pineapple upside down topping. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use fresh pineapple slices if preferred; just reduce baking time slightly.
- Ensure pineapples are well drained to prevent soggy cakes.
- Substitute maraschino cherries with fresh cherries or berries for a twist.
- For a rich flavor, brown the butter slightly before mixing with brown sugar.
Keywords: pineapple upside down cake, mini cakes, pineapple dessert, caramelized pineapple, single serve cake
