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Mary Knight

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

5 from 1 vote
This cake will take you back in time. Make it for family and watch them eat the sugary edges first!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 -8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Old-fashioned!
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 20 oz. can pineapple slices
  • Maraschino cherries
  • 1/4 Cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 Cup light brown sugar
  • pecan halves
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/2 Cups cake flour sifted
  • 3/4 Cup sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 9 Tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature

Method
 

  1. <span class="mceItemHidden" data-mce-bogus="1"><span></span>Preheat oven to 350 degrees.</span>
  2. <span class="mceItemHidden" data-mce-bogus="1"><span></span>Drain pineapple slices and cherries on paper towels to absorb extra moisture.</span>
  3. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a 10” cast iron skillet
  4. Stir in brown sugar and remove from heat.
  5. <span class="mceItemHidden" data-mce-bogus="1"><span></span>Place a pineapple ring in the center of the sugar mixture and assemble pineapple rings to surround the center ring. Place a cherry in the middle of each ring. Tuck pecan halves inbetween slices.</span>
  6. Combine egg yolks, 2 Tablespoons of the sour cream and vanilla in a small bowl.
  7. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix together.
  8. Add butter and remaining sour cream. Mix until dry ingredients are moistened. Beat for a minute or two.
  9. Add egg mixture in thirds, beating between each addition.
  10. Batter will look silky.
  11. Pour batter carefully over pineapple slices and spread evenly.
  12. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cake should be deep brown on top.
  13. Invert immediately onto a cake plate. Let rest for a minute to release the cake. If some of the pineapple rings stick to the bottom of the pan, simply pick them up and place them on the cake.
  14. Cool or eat warm. It has just the right amount of sweetness and the top edges form crispy, sugary bites.