Description
A delicious and visually stunning Pineapple Upside Down Bundt Cake that combines the sweetness of pineapple and cherries with a moist cake.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 can (20 ounces) sliced pineapple in juice, drained and juice reserved
- 1 cup maraschino cherries, drained
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-cup Bundt pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour ½ cup of the reserved pineapple juice into the bottom of the prepared Bundt pan. Arrange the pineapple slices in a decorative pattern on top of the juice. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple slice and sprinkle the chopped nuts around.
- Carefully pour the cake batter over the pineapple and cherries, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate and let cool completely.
Notes
- For a tropical twist, add shredded coconut to the batter or as a topping.
- Substitute the buttermilk with Greek yogurt for a richer texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg