~ PINEAPPLE PECAN UPSIDE DOWN CAKE ~

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~ Pineapple Pecan Upside Down Cake ~ image

Another version of pineapple upside down cake. I love experimenting with different ingredients, by the addition of pecans, buttermilk and cinnamon. The cinnamon was subtle but gave the cake awesome flavor. What a moist little cake I ended up with! Family tested and absolutely approved with seconds...lol

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Cakes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 c packed brown sugar
1/4 c butter
1 can(s) drained pineapple rings - you will need at least 7 rings - reserve 1/4 cup juice
1/4 - 1/2 c chopped pecans
7 - 8 maraschino cherries - drained
1 3/4 c flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 c butter, softened - unsalted
3/4 c sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 c each - buttermilk and pineapple juice

Steps:

  • 1. In a 9 - 10 inch cast iron skillet, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar until it's all wet with butter. Place a pineapple ring in the center, then remaining rings evenly around center one. Place a cherry in the center of each ring. Fill in any bare spots with pecans.
  • 2. Preheat oven ton350 degree F. In a medium bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter with the sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in the vanilla.
  • 3. Sift together, flour, salt baking powder and cinnamon.
  • 4. In a glass measuring cup, add the milk and pineapple juice. Start beating in the flour mixture alternating with the milk/ pineapple mixture, until all is incorporated. Carefully, spread batter evenly over pineapples. Place in preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes or until puck comes out clean.
  • 5. Cool for 10 minutes, then with a thin, sharp knife, run around the inside edge of cake. Invert onto a plate and remove skillet.
  • 6. Cool, slice and enjoy!!

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