Mini Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes
These mini pineapple upside-down cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that are perfect for any occasion. They are made with pineapple slices, maraschino cherries, brown sugar, and a moist cake batter that is baked to perfection. Serve them as they are or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
Ingredients
- 1 can pineapple slices drained (reserve the juice)
- 12 maraschino cherries
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice reserved from the can
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin or line it with cupcake liners.
- In each muffin cup, place one pineapple slice. If needed, cut the slices to fit the size of the cups. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple slice.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and brown sugar. Mix well until the sugar has dissolved. Spoon the mixture evenly over the pineapple slices and cherries.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the pineapple juice. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Spoon the batter over the pineapple slices in the muffin cups, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean.
- Remove the muffin tin from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Then, carefully invert the tin onto a wire rack or serving platter to release the mini pineapple upside-down cakes. Allow them to cool completely before serving.
- Serve the mini pineapple upside-down cakes as they are, or you can add a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top for extra deliciousness