The Irresistible Appeal of Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

A Step-by-Step Guide to Making Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Here’s a classic recipe to help you create a moist and flavorful pineapple upside-down cake at home:
Ingredients
For the Topping:

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple slices in juice, drained
• 10 maraschino cherries

For the Cake:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup whole milk

Instructions
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.

Prepare the Topping: Pour the melted butter into the prepared cake pan, tilting to coat the bottom

evenly. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the butter. Arrange the pineapple slices over the brown sugar,

and place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple ring.

Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda,

and salt. Set aside.

Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light

and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Assemble the Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk,