Description

Description
A golden, buttery cake topped with caramelized pineapple rings and bright maraschino cherries. This nostalgic dessert is both beautiful and delicious, with a moist crumb and rich, fruity topping.

Ingredients

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For the Topping:

¼ cup (56 g) unsalted butter, melted
½ cup (100 g) packed light or dark brown sugar
8–10 pineapple slices
15–20 maraschino cherries

For the Cake:

1½ cups (177 g) cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
2 large egg whites
⅓ cup (80 g) sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup (60 ml) pineapple juice
2 tablespoons (30 ml) milk

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Instructions

Prepare the pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Pour melted butter into a 9×2 inch round cake pan and sprinkle brown sugar evenly. Arrange pineapple slices and cherries on top. Chill the pan while making the batter.
Mix dry ingredients: Whisk together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter until smooth. Add sugar and beat until fluffy.
Add wet ingredients: Mix in egg whites, then sour cream and vanilla extract until smooth.
Combine: With mixer on low, alternate adding dry ingredients, pineapple juice, and milk until just combined.
Assemble: Remove pan from fridge and gently spread batter over fruit. Smooth the top.
Bake: Bake for 43–48 minutes, tenting with foil halfway through if needed. Cake is done when a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
Cool and invert: Cool in the pan for 20 minutes. Run a knife around the edges, then invert onto a plate. Cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Blot fruit dry to avoid excess moisture.

Substitute sour cream with plain Greek yogurt if needed.

Use cake flour for best texture or make a substitute with all-purpose flour and cornstarch.

Tent with foil to avoid over-browning.

Can be made a day ahead and stored covered at room temperature.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American