Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Delight

Ingredients

- 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 6 slices pineapple (canned or fresh)
- 6 cherries
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

1. Prepare the Topping
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a 9-inch round cake pan, pour the melted butter evenly across the bottom.
- Evenly sprinkle the brown sugar over the melted butter. Arrange the pineapple slices on top of the sugar, placing a cherry in the center of each pineapple slice.

2. Prepare the Cake Batter
- In a medium-sized bowl, beat the egg yolks with lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the egg yolk mixture, alternating with the sour cream, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.

3. Whip Egg Whites
- In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue whisking until stiff peaks form.

4. Combine and Fold
- Gently fold the whipped egg white mixture into the cake batter using a spatula. Be careful not to deflate the mixture.

5. Bake the Cake
- Pour the batter over the prepared pineapple and cherry arrangement in the cake pan.
- Smooth the top with a spatula and tap the pan gently on the counter to remove air bubbles.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. Cool and Serve
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes.
- Carefully invert the cake onto a serving platter.
- Let it cool for at least 20 minutes before serving for best taste and texture.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT20M
20 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT40M
40 minutes

Total Time

- PT1H
1 hour

Type of Dish

- Dessert

Keywords

- Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
- Cherry Dessert
- Pineapple Dessert
- Easy Cake Recipe
- Fruit Cake Idea
- Pineapple Cherry Cake
- Dessert Cake Recipe
- Oven-Baked Cake
- Upside-Down Cake
- Gourmet Cake

Recipe Yield

- Serves 4 adults

Calories

- 2200 calories for the entire cake

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