Pineapple Upside Down Cake
A single-serving pineapple upside-down cake, perfect for individual guests. This moist cake features a caramelized pineapple ring and a maraschino cherry on top, baked into a rich, buttery brown sugar topping. The cake base is a tender vanilla sponge.

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About this recipe
A single-serving pineapple upside-down cake, perfect for individual guests. This moist cake features a caramelized pineapple ring and a maraschino cherry on top, baked into a rich, buttery brown sugar topping. The cake base is a tender vanilla sponge.
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Melt butter in a small oven-safe dish. Stir in brown sugar until dissolved.
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Place pineapple ring in the dish, then top with a maraschino cherry in the center.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
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Mix in egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until just combined.
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Pour batter over the pineapple ring in the dish.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate immediately after removing from the oven.
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