pineapple upside down cake
After my husband told me his favorite cake was pineapple upside down cake, I started searching for a recipe. Found this one which looks just like the one my momma used to make.
prep time
25 Min
cook time
35 Min
method
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yield
8 or more
Ingredients
- 2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 sticks butter
- 1 can sliced pineapple (drain, reserve juice)
- 8 - maraschino cherries
- 3 - eggs, separated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
How To Make pineapple upside down cake
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Step 1Melt butter in a 10 inch cast iron skillet. Remove from heat and mix in brown sugar. Place 8 slices pineapple on top of butter/brown sugar. Put maraschino cherries in center of pineapple slices.
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Step 2Beat the egg yolks until lightly fluffy. Add 1/2 cup reserved pineapple juice, white sugar and vanilla. Mix until sugar is dissolved.
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Step 3Sift flour, baking powder and salt. Add to egg yolk mixture. Mix well. Beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into the egg yolk mixture. Pour on top of the mixture in skillet.
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Step 4Bake at 350F for 35 minutes or more. Jiggle skillet to make sure center is totally done. Let cool for 15-20 minutes. Turn upside down on plate or platter.
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