A classic dessert with caramelized pineapple and cherries atop a moist vanilla cake.
Author:Trusted Blog
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices, drained
Maraschino cherries, for topping
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole milk
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Pour melted butter into a 9-inch round cake pan. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the butter. Arrange pineapple slices on top and place cherries in the centers.
In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Alternately add flour mixture and milk, mixing until smooth.
Spread batter evenly over pineapple layer. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.