Description
These Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes are the perfect single-serve treats! 🍍✨ Moist, buttery cakes topped with caramelized pineapple slices and cherries make for an irresistible dessert. Easy to make and a crowd-pleaser for any occasion! 🧁
Ingredients
Topping:
- 🍍 1 can pineapple slices (drained, reserve juice)
- 🍒 Maraschino cherries (as needed, halved)
- 🧈 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 🍂 1/2 cup brown sugar
Cake Batter:
- 🧈 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 🍚 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 🥚 2 large eggs
- 🥛 1/2 cup milk (or pineapple juice)
- 🍍 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 🍂 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 🧂 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 🌿 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or use silicone cupcake molds.
- Prepare the topping:
- Mix the melted butter and brown sugar.
- Divide evenly into the muffin cups.
- Place a pineapple slice and cherry in each cup, trimming the pineapple to fit if necessary.
- Make the batter:
- Cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well.
- Stir in milk (or pineapple juice) and vanilla extract.
- Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
- Assemble the cakes:
- Spoon the batter over the prepared pineapple topping, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Bake:
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and flip:
- Allow the cakes to cool for 5 minutes, then carefully invert onto a tray or cooling rack to release the cakes.
- Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Notes
- Substitute maraschino cherries with fresh or frozen cherries for a natural option.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon to the topping for a spiced twist.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes, Single-Serve Desserts, Pineapple Cakes, Easy Upside Down Cake, Caramelized Pineapple Treats