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Delightful Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes Recipe

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  • Author: Hugo
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 mini cakes 1x

Description

These Delightful Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes are individual-sized treats featuring caramelized brown sugar and butter, topped with juicy pineapple slices and maraschino cherries. Soft, fluffy cake batter is baked directly over the fruit, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and tropical flavor. Ideal for parties or a special dessert.

Ingredients

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For the Topping

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 can sliced pineapples (drained)
  • Maraschino cherries (one per mini cake)

For the Cake Batter

  • 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

  1. Preheat and prepare muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin thoroughly to prevent sticking and set aside.
  2. Make caramel topping: In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar until fully combined and smooth. Pour this mixture evenly into the bottom of each muffin cup.
  3. Add pineapple and cherries: Place one drained pineapple slice into each muffin cup atop the butter and brown sugar layer. Place one maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple slice.
  4. Mix wet ingredients: In a mixing bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and egg until the mixture is fluffy. Then incorporate the milk and vanilla extract, mixing well to combine.
  5. Prepare dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
  6. Combine ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the cake.
  7. Fill muffin cups: Spoon the batter over the pineapple and cherry layers in each muffin cup, filling about 3/4 full to allow room for rising during baking.
  8. Bake and cool: Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow the mini cakes to cool slightly before inverting onto serving plates to reveal the caramelized pineapple topping.

Notes

  • Ensure the pineapple slices are well drained to prevent soggy cakes.
  • The maraschino cherries add a pop of color and sweetness; do not omit for best presentation.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cakes tender.
  • Allow cakes to cool slightly before inverting to prevent breaking.
  • Can be served warm or at room temperature.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: mini pineapple upside down cakes, individual pineapple cakes, caramel pineapple cake, fruit upside down cake, party desserts

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