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Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cake

This mini pineapple upside down cake is a classic dessert made with a buttery brown sugar topping, a sweet pineapple slice, and a cherry center. It’s perfectly portioned, easy to make, and baked to golden perfection.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Cool15 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: cake, pineapple upside down cake, upside down cake
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Topping

  • 1 tablespoon salted butter -melted
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 pineapple slice
  • 1 maraschino cherry

For the Cake Batter

  • 1 tablespoon salted butter -softened
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • ⅛ teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon milk -any percentage, soy, or almond milk.
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and generously butter a 10-ounce ramekin.
  • In a small bowl, mix the melted butter and brown sugar. Pour the mixture into the ramekin, spreading it evenly to cover the bottom.
  • Place a pineapple slice in the ramekin and put a cherry in the center of the pineapple.
  • In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until well combined.
  • Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  • Gently fold in the flour, baking powder, and salt, mixing just until combined to avoid overmixing.
  • Stir in the milk until the batter is smooth.
  • Pour the batter over the pineapple in the ramekin and smooth the top with the back of a spoon.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the ramekin on a rack for 15 minutes. Then, place a plate over the ramekin and carefully flip it to release the cake onto the plate.

Notes

  • Butter the Ramekin: Generously butter the ramekin to ensure the cake releases easily.
  • Arrange the Fruit: Neatly place the pineapple and cherry for a beautiful presentation when flipped.
  • Check Doneness: Insert a toothpick into the cake; if it comes out clean, it’s ready.
  • Cool Before Flipping: Let the cake cool in the ramekin for 10–15 minutes.
  • Serve Warm: Enjoy the cake warm for the best flavor and texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 575kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 255mg | Sodium: 510mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 58g | Vitamin A: 960IU | Vitamin C: 5.4mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1.5mg

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