Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes
Indulge in the delightful charm of Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes, a fun-sized dessert that brings a tropical twist to any gathering. These individual cakes feature a luscious caramelized pineapple topping adorned with cherries, making them not just delicious but visually appealing as well. Perfect for weeknight treats or festive occasions, they’re quick to whip up and are sure to impress friends and family alike. With a simple ingredient list and easy preparation steps, baking these mini cakes is a breeze. Each bite offers a blissful balance of sweetness and tartness, inviting smiles all around.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 mini cakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 can sliced pineapples (drained)
- Maraschino cherries
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and mix with brown sugar until smooth. Pour into each muffin cup.
- Place pineapple slices and cherries on top of the sugar mixture in each cup.
- In a separate bowl, cream together granulated sugar and egg until fluffy. Stir in milk and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually combine with wet ingredients.
- Spoon batter over the fruit layers in each cup.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 173
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 36mg