PINEPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE - (NO CAKE MIX)

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Adapted from The Joy of Cooking, but changed some things slightly. Even though it does not use a cake mix, it's VERY EASY.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 (20 ounce) can pineapple slices in juice, DRAINED
1 (8 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, DRAINED
6 tablespoons butter
1 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons buttermilk
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup flour
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 salt
6 tablespoons butter, room temp
6 tablespoons buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*.
  • Place 7 pineapple slices and about 18 cherries on paper towels and pat dry. Set aside.
  • Place first 6 tbsp of butter into a 9-inch round cake pan and place in the oven until butter is melted.
  • Remove pan with melted butter and evenly sprinkle with the brown sugar. Place 1 pinepple slice over the brown sugar in the center and the other 6 slices around it. Place cherries (best side down) in between each pineapple ring and spaces between.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, 2 tbsp buttermilk and extracts with a fork. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix togtether flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add the next 6 tbsp of butter and 6 tbsp of butter milk and beat for 1 minute.
  • Gradually beat in the egg mixture, about 1/3 at a time, beating for 20 seconds in between each addittion.
  • Once all is mixed well, spread evenly over the pineapples and cherries. Bake at 350 for about 35-40 minutes or until toothpick test shows doneness.
  • Remove from oven and tilt the pan in all directions to loosen sides. Let cool for 3 minutes before inverting.
  • Invert on to a large plate. Use oven mittes and lift off pan. If any fruit remained in the pan, remove it with a fork and replace it. Scrape any leftover butter/brown sugar mixture and pour over cake.
  • Cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.6, Fat 18.9, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 92.9, Sodium 235, Carbohydrate 81.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 67.5, Protein 4.3

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