Fresh Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened (1 1/2 sticks)
- 1/2 cup (100 g) lightly packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons lime or lemon peel
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 8 ounces (225 g) fresh pineapple, cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges (about 1/4 pineapple)
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups (210 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (125 g) sour cream, or plain yogurt
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 85g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 294 | |
| Calories from Fat 127 | 43% |
| Total Fat 14.38g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 8.67g | 35% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium 282mg | 12% |
| Potassium 69mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 39.4g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 2% |
| Sugars 27.0g | 18% |
| Protein 3.04g | 5% |
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