"Chef Way Kristin Ferguson, a pastry consultant at Firefly Bistro in South Pasadena, California, prepares this deliciously fruity pineapple upside-down cake in individual ring molds. She pairs the mini cakes with homemade buttermilk ice cream...."
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
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1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
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1 vanilla bean, split, seeds scraped
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1/2 large pineapple—peeled, quartered, cored and sliced 1/3 inch thick
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1/2 cup sour cream
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt