Description
Delightful mini pineapple upside down cakes showcase caramelized fruit nestled in buttery golden cake, offering individual servings of tropical sweetness. Nostalgic flavors merge with classic dessert charm, inviting you to savor each perfectly sized morsel of pure culinary comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can pineapple rings (20 ounces / 567 grams)
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup milk
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Baking and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 4–6 maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Prepare the muffin tin by greasing thoroughly and preheating the oven to 350F (175C).
- Create a caramel base by distributing melted butter and brown sugar evenly across the muffin cups.
- Carefully position a single pineapple ring in each cup, then nestle a cherry at the center of each ring.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, eggs, milk, and vanilla, whisking until the mixture achieves a smooth, lump-free consistency.
- Gently pour the batter over the pineapple and cherry layer, filling each cup approximately three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until the tops turn a rich golden brown.
- Remove from oven and allow the mini cakes to cool completely in the tin for easier removal.
- Carefully invert the muffin tin onto a serving plate, allowing the caramelized pineapple topping to create an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Customize fruit toppings by swapping pineapple with peaches, apricots, or mandarin oranges for variety and seasonal options.
- For gluten-free version, replace all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain texture and consistency.
- Line muffin tin with parchment paper strips for easier removal and cleaner presentation of individual cakes.
- Enhance flavor by adding a splash of rum or coconut extract to the batter for a more complex tropical taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg