The Best Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes Recipe
These mini pineapple upside down cakes are simple, sweet and guaranteed to put a smile on everyone’s face! I mean, look at how cute they are! These individual treats capture all the flavors of the classic pineapple upside-down cake but in a smaller, more manageable size that’s ideal for serving at gatherings! These mini pineapple upside down cakes are incredibly versatile, too! They can be dressed up with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Their bright, fruity flavor makes them particularly popular in the warmer months, but they actually can be made all year round!
Ingredients Needed
Cherries: Use the classic maraschino cherries for these pineapple upside down cakes! Canned Pineapple Slices: I used canned pineapple slices here. They are slightly big for the bottom of the muffin tin, but I sliced a little bit out of each one so they can fit! Butter: You need cold butter for the bottom of the muffin tins. This will create a caramel-like layer that adds flavor! You will also need room temperature butter for the batter! Brown Sugar: Brown sugar goes in with the cold butter layer and is also added to the cake batter. Granulated Sugar: Add granulated sugar as well to the cake batter, for extra sweetness! Egg: Egg helps to add structure and helps the cakes rise in the oven! Vanilla: For extra flavor. Flour: All-purpose flour works great here! For gluten-free mini pineapple upside down cakes, use a 1 to 1 gluten-free replacement flour! Salt: To balance out all the flavors. Baking Powder: Baking powder also helps the cakes rise in the oven! Milk: For moisture!
How to Make mini pineapple upside down cakes
Tips for Success
Don’t over mix the batter! Once the flour goes into the batter, make sure not to over mix! Over mixing cake batter can cause dense and tough cakes. Cool before flipping! Make sure to let these little cakes cool a little bit before flipping them out of the pan! This will allow the pineapple on the top to set. Don’t wait too long though, they need to be warm to properly release from the muffin tin! Use fresh or canned pineapple! Canned pineapple has just the right amount of sweetness and tartness to it. Fresh pineapple would also work though! It will just require a little bit more effort to slice it properly!
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