Mini Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes 

Mini Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes 

🌟 Introduction:
Looking for a dessert that’s both charming and delicious? These Mini Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes are a delightful twist on a classic favorite! Moist, buttery yellow cake is baked over a sweet caramelized pineapple and cherry topping, then flipped to reveal golden, glossy tops that look as good as they taste. Baked in a muffin tin, these single-serve treats are perfect for parties, holidays, or whenever you need a tropical escape in dessert form.

🧁 Ingredients:

For the Topping:

• 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted

• 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar

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• 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks or rings (cut into pieces)

• 12 maraschino cherries

For the Cake Batter:

• 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour

• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar

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• 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened

• 1/2 cup (120ml) milk

• 1 large egg

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

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• 1/4 teaspoon salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven & Prep Pan:
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.

2. Make the Topping:
   In each muffin cup, add 1 teaspoon of melted butter and 1 tablespoon of brown sugar. Stir to combine. Add a few pineapple chunks and place a cherry in the center.

3. Prepare the Cake Batter:
   In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.

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4. Combine Wet & Dry:
   Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry. Mix just until combined—do not overmix.

5. Fill the Muffin Tin:
   Spoon the batter over the fruit mixture in each cup, filling about 3/4 full.

6. Bake:
   Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Cool & Flip:
   Let the cakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Run a knife around the edges and gently invert onto a baking sheet or serving platter while still warm.

🍽️ Conclusion:
These Mini Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes are sunshine in dessert form—bright, fruity, and irresistibly moist. With their caramelized tops and fluffy golden cake, they’re sure to be the highlight of any occasion. Serve them warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat that’ll leave everyone asking for more!