Savory Cast Iron Skillet Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Recipe
Get ready to embark on a flavorsome journey with this delightful Fresh Pineapple Upside-Down Cake recipe. This classic dessert is elevated to new heights by using fresh-cut pineapple slices, creating a burst of absolute freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 1 cake 1x
Ingredients
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For the Topping:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 8 fresh pineapple rings
- A handful of maraschino cherries
For the Cake Batter:
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup milk (whole, reduced-fat, or non-dairy)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. If you have two skillets, even better, you can make both cakes at the same time, which is perfect for gatherings and hungry guests.
- Begin by preparing the tantalizing topping. In your cast iron skillet, melt 1/4 cup of butter in the oven. It only takes a few minutes, and the fragrance that fills your kitchen is pure magic.
- Once the butter has transformed into a luscious pool of golden goodness, remove the skillet from the oven. Now, it’s time for the pièce de résistance: fresh-cut pineapple slices.
- Place these vibrant slices on top of the brown sugar in the skillet, and for that extra touch of delight, nestle a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple slice. The fresh pineapple not only adds a burst of absolute freshness but also brings beauty and a vibrant flavor that’s hard to beat.
- In a mixer bowl, combine all the batter ingredients. The beauty of this cake is its simplicity – no need for sifting, whisking, or complex mixing. Just toss everything into that bowl and let the mixer do the work.
- After your batter is well-mixed, divide it evenly between two bowls. If you spot some small butter bits in the batter, don’t fret; the cake will still turn out beautifully.
- It’s time to pour this delightful batter over the fresh pineapple slices. Be gentle and swift, pouring the batter on top without disrupting the arrangement of those gorgeous fruit slices.
- Bake your cakes for 30 minutes, until the sides are bubbling, and the top is gloriously browned.
- Once your cakes are out of the oven, let them cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack.
- Then comes the exciting part: place a flat cake plate over the skillet and gently invert the pan onto the plate. If needed, use oven mitts and an icing spatula to make sure none of that delectable topping is left behind.
