Description
Indulge in the tropical delight of Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes, a charming twist on the classic dessert. These individual cakes feature a buttery base topped with caramelized pineapple and cherries, perfect for parties, celebrations, or a sweet treat at home. Each mini cake is easy to make, allowing you to enjoy the sunny flavors without the fuss. Customize them with your favorite fruits or nuts for a personal touch. Serve them warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an unforgettable dessert experience.
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 over medium heat, melt unsalted butter and stir in brown sugar until smooth.
- Pour the mixture evenly into each muffin cup and place one drained pineapple slice and a maraschino cherry on top.
- In a large bowl, cream together granulated sugar and egg until fluffy. Add milk and vanilla extract; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until blended.
- Spoon batter over pineapple layers in each muffin cup, filling about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg