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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.

Pineapple Upside Down Cake
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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

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    Melt butter in a small oven-safe dish. Stir in brown sugar until dissolved.

  3. 3

    Place pineapple ring in the dish, then top with a maraschino cherry in the center.

  4. 4

    In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.

  5. 5

    Mix in egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until just combined.

  6. 6

    Pour batter over the pineapple ring in the dish.

  7. 7

    Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  8. 8

    Carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate immediately after removing from the oven.

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