1 -1/2cupscake flour, see notes for vegan and gluten-free
1tspbaking powder
1/4tspbaking soda
1/4tspsalt
1/3cupmilk , see notes
1/4 cupsour cream or plain yogurt
1/4cuppineapple juice
1tspvanilla extract
1stickunsalted butter, I used dairy-free
3/4cupgranulated sugar
1 egg, room temperature
1egg white, room temperature
leftover pineapple, finely chopped
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Pineapple & Cherries Topping
Line a large tray with paper towels, then place pineapple slices and cherries on. Pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
Pour the melted butter into your baking pan. Brush butter over pan.
Sprinkle the brown sugar over the melted butter. Make sure to evenly distribute it.
Place one pineapple ring in the middle of the pan, Then, place the other slices around. You can place whole slices or halves. It's up to you!
Add cherries as desired. Press pineapple slices and cherries firmly to the base of the cake pan. Set aside.
Cake Batter
In a medium bowl whisk dry ingredients and set aside.
In a medium bowl whisk milk, sour cream, pineapple juice, and vanilla extract. Set aside.
Inside a large bowl cream butter and sugar for 2 minutes. Then add egg and egg white, one at a time, and beat a few seconds in between.
Add flour mixture alternating with milk mixture. Using a rubber spatula fold leftover pineapple into the batter.
Pour batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake for 35 minutes then cover loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 10 more minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick. If it comes out clean your cake is done.
Notes
To make this cake gluten-free simply replace the flour with your favorite gluten-free blend. To make it vegan simply replace the ingredients for vegan products. Any plant-based milk will work great.
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