Pineapple Upside Down Bundt Cake is a delicious dessert that combines the flavors of a classic pineapple upside-down cake with the beautiful presentation of a bundt cake. It typically features a moist and buttery cake with caramelized pineapple rings and maraschino cherries on top. Here’s a basic recipe to help you make your own Pineapple Upside Down Bundt Cake:
Ingredients:
– 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple rings in juice
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
– Maraschino cherries, drained
– 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
– 3 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup milk.
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a bundt cake pan thoroughly with butter or cooking spray.
2. Drain the pineapple rings, reserving the juice. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and brown sugar. Pour this mixture into the greased bundt pan, spreading it evenly.
3. Arrange the pineapple rings on top of the butter and sugar mixture in the pan. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple ring and in any gaps between the rings. Set the pan aside.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
5. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
7. Pour the batter over the pineapple rings in the prepared bundt pan, spreading it evenly to cover the fruit.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
9. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, invert the cake onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Gently lift the pan off the cake, allowing the caramelized pineapple and cherries to settle on top.
10. Allow the cake to cool completely before serving. You can serve it as is or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Enjoy your homemade Pineapple Upside Down Bundt Cake!
