This Pineapple Upside-Down Cake is a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and buttery flavors, with caramelized brown sugar and juicy pineapple creating a beautiful, nostalgic dessert. It’s ideal for gatherings or a cozy treat, and it never fails to impress.

🧑‍🍳 Ingredients

For the Topping:

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter

• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

• 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices in juice, drained (reserve juice)

• Maraschino cherries, drained

For the Cake Batter:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/2 cup pineapple juice (reserved from canned pineapple)

• 1/4 cup milk

🍴 Instructions

see continuation on next page