Ingredients
For the topping:
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices in juice, drained (reserve juice)
Maraschino cherries, drained
For the cake batter:
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 pineapple juice (reserved from the canned pineapple)
1/4 cup milk
Invert and Serve:
Carefully run a knife around the edges of the cake to loosen it from the pan.
Place a serving plate upside-down over the top of the cake pan.
Using oven mitts, carefully invert the cake onto the serving plate. Slowly lift the cake pan off, revealing the beautiful pineapple topping.
Seve and Enjoy:
Serve the Pineapple Upside-Down Cake warm or at room temperature.
Optionally, garnish with additional maraschino cherries or whipped cream before serving