Pineapple Upside-Down Pound Cake: A Juicy Twist on Tradition
Pineapple Upside-Down Pound Cake is a delicious twist on the classic dessert, featuring a moist pound cake topped with sweet, caramelized pineapple.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (20 oz) sliced pineapple, drained
- 1 cup brown sugar
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the brown sugar into the bottom of a greased cake pan and arrange the pineapple slices on top.
- Pour the cake batter over the pineapple and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before flipping the cake onto a plate.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use brown butter.
- Ensure the butter is properly softened for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Pineapple Upside-Down Pound Cake, dessert, cake, fruit cake