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Pineapple Mascarpone Upside-Down Mini Cakes

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  • Author: chloe
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightfully moist mini cakes featuring a caramelized pineapple topping that brings joy to any occasion.


Ingredients

  • 1 cup pineapple slices (canned or fresh)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the brown sugar, stirring until it dissolves. Place the pineapple slices in the sugar mixture and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Pour the pineapple and sugar mixture evenly into the bottom of each muffin cup.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, mascarpone cheese, milk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
  5. Pour the cake batter gently over the pineapple in each muffin cup.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate and serve warm.

Notes

Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.