Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes
Get ready to indulge in the delightful world of Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes! These charming individual desserts are perfect for brightening up any gathering, from cozy family dinners to festive celebrations. Each mini cake features a buttery vanilla base topped with caramelized pineapple and sweet cherries, creating a tropical treat that’s both visually appealing and deliciously satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 can sliced pineapples (drained)
- Maraschino cherries
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin.
- Melt the butter with brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, then pour into muffin cups.
- Add pineapple slices and cherries on top of the mixture in each cup.
- Cream together granulated sugar and egg until fluffy; add milk and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt; fold into your wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fill muffin cups three-quarters full with batter and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg