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Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes

Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes

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If you’re in the mood for a delightful dessert that’s both fun to make and delicious to eat, look no further than Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes! These charming little treats showcase a buttery vanilla cake topped with caramelized pineapple and cherries, delivering a burst of tropical flavor. Perfect for any occasion—be it a family gathering or a casual weeknight treat—these individual cakes are sure to put smiles on everyone’s faces. With their simple preparation and impressive presentation, you’ll find yourself reaching for this recipe time and again!

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 can sliced pineapples (drained)
  • Maraschino cherries (optional)
  • 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

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan and mix in brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Pour the butter-sugar mixture into greased muffin cups, placing one pineapple slice and a cherry in each cup.
  4. In a bowl, cream granulated sugar and egg; then add milk and vanilla extract.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt before combining with the wet ingredients.
  6. Fill muffin cups with batter over the pineapple layer.
  7. Bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool briefly before serving.

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