Mini Pineapple Upside-Down (Printable Version)
Moist mini cakes topped with caramelized pineapple and cherries.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Wet Ingredients
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4 large eggs, room temperature
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313 g granulated sugar
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55 g dark brown sugar, packed
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120 ml pineapple juice
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10 ml rum or pure vanilla extract
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15 ml rum or vanilla extract (for topping)
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85 g unsalted butter
→ Dry Ingredients
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190 g all-purpose flour
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10 g baking powder
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1.5 g ground cinnamon
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1.5 g salt (divided)
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16 g cornstarch
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270 g dark brown sugar, packed (for topping)
→ Fruit Topping
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12 pineapple rings
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12 maraschino cherries
# Guide to Cooking:
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Preheat the oven to 175°C. Generously spray a 12-cup jumbo muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
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In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth. Add granulated sugar, 55 g brown sugar, and 10 ml rum or vanilla extract, then beat until combined. Stir in pineapple juice and set aside.
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In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, 1.5 g salt, and cornstarch.
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Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, whisking gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to preserve a light texture. Set aside while preparing the topping.
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In a small saucepan, melt unsalted butter with 270 g brown sugar, 15 ml rum or vanilla extract, and 1.5 g salt over medium heat until bubbling and caramelized. Remove from heat.
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Spoon a tablespoon of caramelized topping into each muffin cup. Arrange one pineapple ring and a maraschino cherry inside each cup atop the caramel.
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Divide batter evenly among muffin cups, filling about three-quarters full. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cakes to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack or serving plate to reveal the pineapple topping. Serve warm or at room temperature.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Use room temperature eggs to ensure proper emulsification and a stable batter.
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Avoid overmixing the batter to maintain a tender crumb and fluffy texture.
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A jumbo muffin tin is ideal to achieve uniform individual portions.