Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup lightly packed dark brown sugar
- One 20-ounce can sliced pineapple, drained and juice reserved
- One 20-ounce can crushed pineapple, drained and juice reserved
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice (from the cans)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unrefined coconut oil
- 1 large egg
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- For the pineapple: In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the brown sugar.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar melts, about 2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and arrange the pineapple slices in the skillet.
- Fill in the spaces with the crushed pineapple.
- Set aside.
- For the cake: Meanwhile, combine the cake ingredients in this fashion: In one bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
- In bowl number 2, combine the milk, vanilla extract and 1/4 cup of the reserved pineapple juice.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the granulated sugar and coconut oil on medium speed until thick and creamy, about 3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg.
- Add half of the flour mixture and mix on low until just combined.
- Add the milk mixture and stir until just combined.
- Add the rest of the flour and mix until combined, about 1 minute.
- Pour the batter over the pineapple slices in the skillet and spread evenly.
- Bake until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean when inserted, 25 to 35 minutes, checking after 20 minutes to make sure the top isn't getting too brown.
- If it is, cover loosely with aluminum foil.
- Let cool for 15 minutes.
- Cover with a cutting board or large plate and invert the cake.
- Ta daaaaaaa, you are ready to eat!
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/damaris-phillips/pineapple-upside-down-cake.html (may not work)