Pineapple Upside-Down Cake (Bizcocho de Piña al Revés)

This delicious recipe for Bizcocho de Piña al Revés, or Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, is a popular dessert in Costa Rican cuisine. The combination of sweet caramelized pineapple and moist cake is sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake (Bizcocho de Piña al Revés)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices in juice, drained
  • Maraschino cherries
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Melt the butter and pour it into a 9x9 inch square baking pan.
  3. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the melted butter.
  4. Arrange the pineapple slices on top of the brown sugar, and place a cherry in the center of each slice.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Add the oil, vanilla extract, and eggs to the dry ingredients, and mix until well combined.
  7. Pour the batter over the pineapple slices in the baking pan.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then invert it onto a serving platter.
  10. Serve the Bizcocho de Piña al Revés warm, and enjoy!

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
40 minutes
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
3g
Fat
18g

Supplies

9x9 inch square baking pan Mixing bowls Whisk Serving platter

Tools

Oven Toothpick

Serving suggestions

Serve the Bizcocho de Piña al Revés with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat.

Tips & tricks

For a twist, try adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or a splash of rum to the caramel topping before adding the pineapple slices.

Cost

$10