I haven’t had Pineapple Upside Down cake in years! It’s not typically served for birthdays, celebrations or soccer parties, so that may be why I haven’t made one lately. Now a days, my baking is filled with chocolate, sprinkles and various other “kid friendly” sugary gimmicks.

But last night, I decided to make something for the adults in the household. Something that would taste great with coffee or tea in the morning. Something that the kids wouldn’t like, so we could eat it all by ourselves. I know. Kinda mean. But, come on. Life ain’t always a bowl of cherries, right? Sometimes it’s upside down, with a little Brandy and full of pineapple.

Upside Down Pineapple Cake:

Topping:
1 can sliced pineapple, drained (4 or 5 slices) – $1.50
1/2 stick butter – $.25
1/2 cup light brown sugar – $.35
1 tsp of lemon juice (optional)

Cake batter:
2 cups all purpose flour (or 1 cup all purpose and 1 cup cake flour, makes it a bit lighter) – $.50
1/2 stick butter – $.25
1 cup granulated sugar (1 1/4 for sweeter version) – $.25
2 eggs – $.66
2 tsps baking powder – pantry
1/4 tsp salt – pantry
3/4 cup mik – pantry/fridge
1/4 cup canola or vegetable oil – pantry
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp Brandy or dark Rum – pantry/bar

COST: $3.76

Prepare pineapple topping:
Using a 9×9 or 8×8 glass pan, slice up butter and lay in bottom of glass pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Squeeze a teaspoon or so of lemon juice and microwave for 20 seconds. Stir and microwave for 15-20 seconds more or until sugar is smoothly melted with butter. Lay pineapple pieces on syrup mixture and set aside.

Mix batter:
Preheat oven to 350. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together. Cream sugar, butter and oil together in large bowl. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then add in vanilla and rum or brandy. Next add milk and flour mixture and beat on low or by hand, just until blended.

Once mixed, pour cake batter over pineapple topping in glass pan and bake until golden brown, about 40-45 minutes.

Let cake cool for 4-5 minutes (no more), then invert onto plate so that pineapple is now on top. Serve cake warm or at room temperature.

Great with coffee or tea in the morning too. Not just a dessert!  So, so good. Hope you enjoy my version!

GRAND TOTAL: $3.76