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Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 11 blueberries
  • 1 can pineapple slices or about 7 slices total
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Set springform pan aside.
  • In a pan over medium heat, add butter and allow to melt completely. Once melted, add brown sugar and stir. Allow mixture to bubble for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Pour mixture into bottom of a tightly fitted springform pan. Quickly arrange pineapple slices over the mixture. Add blueberries in the center of pineapple rings and around the gaps as desired. Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar together until blended together.
  • Add eggs and vanilla extract. Continue to beat mixture together.
  • Gradually add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to mixture. Beat on medium speed to combine.
  • Add in milk and pineapple juice to mixture. Beat together for a minute on high speed. Make sure to stop and use a spatula to wipe down the bowl, then beat again for another minute.
  • Pour batter evenly onto the pineapple/blueberry layer in the springform pan.
  • Bake at 350F for 30-45 minutes, or until a knife/toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean with few crumbs.
  • Allow to cool for 15 minutes minimum. Then release the springform pan from the cake (use a knife to loosen the edges if necessary). With the bottom pan still on the cake, gently and carefully invert the cake onto a platter (it will still be hot, so be careful). Wait 5 minutes, then gently lift the bottom pan from the top of the cake.
  • Serve this cake fresh as it's best when hot out the oven!