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Pineapple Skillet Upside-Down Cake

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A classic dessert featuring caramelized pineapple and a moist cake, baked and served in a skillet for a charming presentation.

Ingredients for Pineapple Skillet Upside-Down Cake

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Unsalted Butter, melted and browned

tablespoons

Dark Brown Sugar, packed

cups

Pineapple, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

cups

All Purpose Flour, sifted

cups

Salt

teaspoons

Baking Soda

teaspoons

Baking Powder

teaspoons

How to Make Pineapple Skillet Upside-Down Cake

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Skillet

Preheat the oven to 190 degrees Celsius (375 degrees Fahrenheit). Melt the unsalted butter in a 10-inch ovenproof skillet over medium heat until it turns a nut-brown color. Then, sprinkle the dark brown sugar evenly over the melted butter and arrange the pineapple cubes on top.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.

3. Prepare Wet Ingredients

In a medium bowl, combine the browned butter from the skillet with white sugar, then whisk in the large egg and buttermilk until smooth.

4. Combine and Bake

Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk together until smooth. Pour this batter over the pineapple in the skillet, ensuring it covers the fruit completely. Bake in the preheated oven for about 35 minutes, or until golden brown and springy in the center.

5. Cool and Serve

After baking, allow the cake to cool in the skillet on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Invert the cake onto a plate to reveal the caramelized pineapple topping.

Pitfalls and tips

Use Fresh Pineapple

Choose a ripe pineapple with a fragrant aroma at the stem end for enhanced flavor and texture.

Caramelize the Pineapple

Lightly caramelize the pineapple in butter and brown sugar to intensify flavor and color.

Room Temperature Ingredients

Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for a smooth, uniform batter.

Perfect Brown Sugar Caramel

Use dark brown sugar with butter and avoid burning the mixture for a rich caramel.

Enhanced Cake Flavoring

Add vanilla extract and dark rum to the batter for a nuanced essence.

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