Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Squares
★Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
1 cup brown sugar
1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple (drained, with juice reserved)
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
★Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 baking pan.
- Pour melted butter evenly into the pan. Sprinkle brown sugar over the butter.
- Spread the drained crushed pineapple evenly over the sugar layer.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, granulated sugar, oil, milk, vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
- Pour the batter gently over the pineapple layer.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before inverting it onto a serving tray. Cut into squares.
Enjoy this moist and sweet treat with a hint of tropical flavor!
