Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes
Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes are a delightful twist on a classic dessert, perfect for any celebration or casual gathering. These charming individual cakes feature a buttery vanilla base topped with sweet, caramelized pineapple and cherries. Each bite transports you to a tropical paradise, making them an irresistible treat. Their individual portions make serving easy, and their customizable nature allows you to add your favorite fruits or nuts. Whether enjoyed warm or at room temperature, these mini delights will impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 can sliced pineapples (drained)
- Maraschino cherries
- 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
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- In a saucepan, melt unsalted butter and brown sugar over medium heat until smooth. Pour evenly into muffin cups.
- Place one slice of drained pineapple in each cup and top with a maraschino cherry.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together granulated sugar and egg until fluffy. Stir in milk and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together. Gradually combine with the wet mixture until blended.
- Spoon batter over the pineapple layer in each muffin cup, filling about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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