Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes for a Fun, Tropical Twist
These delightful mini pineapple upside down cakes are a perfect balance of sweetness and tang, ideal for any summer gathering.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cakes 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 can (8 oz) pineapple slices
- 1/4 cup maraschino cherries
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Grease a muffin tin and place a slice of pineapple in the bottom of each cup.
- Add a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple slice.
- Sprinkle brown sugar over the pineapple slices.
- Pour the batter evenly over the pineapple and cherries.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool for a few minutes, then invert onto a serving platter.
Notes
- For an extra tropical twist, add shredded coconut to the batter.
- These cakes can be served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes, tropical desserts, mini cakes, summer desserts