Ingredients and Weight:
For the Cake:
* All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250g)
* Granulated sugar: 1 1/2 cups (300g)
* Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5g)
* Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
* Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1.25g)
* Eggs: 2 large
* Milk: 1 cup (240ml)
* Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
For the Pineapple Topping:
* Canned pineapple slices, drained: 20 ounces (567g)
* Brown sugar: 1 cup (200g)
* Maraschino cherries: 12
For the Cream Cheese Layer:
* Cream cheese, softened: 12 ounces (340g)
* Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200g)
* Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
Preparation Time:
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- For the Pineapple Topping: Arrange pineapple slices on the bottom of the prepared pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Place a cherry in the center of each slice.
- For the Cake: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. Pour the batter over the pineapple topping.
- For the Cream Cheese Layer: In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 350 per serving (1/8 of the cake)
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Sugar: 32g
- Protein: 6g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and fluffy cake
- Sweet and tangy pineapple topping
- Rich and creamy cream cheese layer
- American-style classic dessert
User Comments:
- "This cake was absolutely delicious! The pineapple topping was perfect and the cream cheese layer added a wonderful flavor."
- "I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends."
- "This recipe is so easy to follow and the cake turns out perfect every time."
- "The combination of pineapple, brown sugar, and cream cheese is just heavenly!"
- "This cake is a great way to impress your guests without any fuss."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure the pineapple slices are drained well to prevent the cake from becoming soggy.
- Do not overmix the cake batter, as this will result in a tough cake.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate to prevent the topping from breaking.
