Pineapple Skillet Sponge Cake

Name: Pineapple Skillet Sponge Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 3⁄4 cup brown sugar; 6 slices pineapple; 6 maraschino cherries, without stems; 3 large eggs, whites and yolks separated; 1 1⁄2 cups sugar; 1⁄2 cup boiling water; 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1⁄4 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; Whipped cream, to serve

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This easy pineapple upside-down cake is fun and delicious. Brown sugar and butter caramelize around pineapple slices to create a tasty topping with hardly any effort.

Serves: 8Prep: 20 minutesCook: 45 minutesTotal: 1 hour 5 minutesDifficulty: Easy

Serves: 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
3⁄4 cup brown sugar
6 slices pineapple
6 maraschino cherries, without stems
3 large eggs, whites and yolks separated
1 1⁄2 cups sugar
1⁄2 cup boiling water
1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1⁄4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
Whipped cream, to serve

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 325°F.
Step 2
In 10” cast iron skillet over low heat, mix together butter and brown sugar. Place pineapple slices in skillet; position one maraschino cherry in each pineapple center.
Step 3
In medium bowl, use electric hand mixer to beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Set aside.
Step 4
In separate medium bowl, use electric hand mixer to beat yolks, ½ cup sugar and water until well combined. Fold in remaining sugar, flour, salt and baking powder. Fold in egg whites.
Step 5
Pour batter into skillet, covering pineapples. Bake 45-50 minutes.
Step 6
Remove from oven; invert onto plate. Serve with whipped cream.