These Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes are a sweet and tropical dessert perfect for any occasion. Light and fluffy cake combined with caramelized pineapple creates an irresistible treat. Easy to make and packed with flavor, they are sure to impress your guests or satisfy your dessert cravings.
Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes
Course: DessertCuisine: American4
mini cakes10
minutes25
minutes210
kcalIngredients
1/4 cup sugar, plus 1 teaspoon for sprinkling
Four 1/4-inch-thick slices fresh pineapple, peeled and cored
1/2 cup sifted cake flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of kosher salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 tablespoons frozen pineapple juice concentrate, at room temperature
2 large egg whites
1 tablespoon sifted confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Directions
- Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees.
- Spray four 4-inch-wide shallow ramekins with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle the bottom of each with 1/4 teaspoon sugar, place a slice of pineapple in each ramekin, and set aside.
- Sift together the flour, remaining sugar, baking powder, and salt into a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the oil, pineapple juice concentrate, and vanilla. Set aside.
- In another large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until they are white and foamy, about 1 minute. Add the confectioners' sugar and continue beating until stiff but not dry, about 2 minutes. Scrape off the beaters and, without washing them, place in the flour mixture and beat at low speed just until blended. Gently fold the flour mixture into the egg whites.
- Pour one quarter of the batter into each ramekin and bake for 25 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes on a wire rack. With a sharp knife, loosen the sides of the cakes. Invert onto the rack, lift off the ramekins, and cool. Serve warm.
These delicious Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes are perfect for a tropical twist on a classic dessert. Light, fluffy, and sweet with a touch of caramelized pineapple, they are sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
