Description
Pineapple Upside-Down Mini Cakes are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, featuring moist, buttery cake crowned with caramelized pineapple. Perfect for any occasion, these individual treats burst with tropical flavor and nostalgic sweetness. Easy to prepare, they not only taste amazing but also make for an eye-catching centerpiece at your dessert table. Treat yourself and your loved ones to a mini vacation in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices in juice
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin with non-stick spray.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter and brown sugar until bubbly. Pour evenly into muffin cups.
- Place one pineapple slice in each cup, adding a cherry if desired.
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time; mix in milk.
- Gradually incorporate flour and baking powder until just combined.
- Fill muffin cups three-quarters full with batter and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cake (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg