Ingredients:
For the topping:
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
6–8 pineapple slices (canned or fresh)
Maraschino cherries (one for each pineapple ring)
For the cake:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup pineapple juice (from can)
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour melted butter into a greased 9-inch round or square cake pan. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the butter. Arrange pineapple slices over the sugar, placing a cherry in the center of each ring.
In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in vanilla, sour cream, milk, and pineapple juice until smooth. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until fully combined.
Carefully spread batter over the pineapple layer. Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate. Let cool slightly and serve warm or chilled. 🍍🍰🍒