Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside Down Cake

This classic cake has been given a gluten-free twist. It’s a sweet, rich dessert that is ideal for any get together. The sharpness of the fruit pairs perfectly with the sweetness of this cake.

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Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Servings: 12 Servings

Author: Rose Thicket Farms

Ingredients

Topping

• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 20 oz can pineapple slices
• 1 jar maraschino cherries

Cake

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 3 large eggs separated
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cup gluten-free flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Drain the juice from the pineapple and maraschino cherries. Set the fruit aside. Return the cherry juice back into the jar for the remaining cherries.
• Line the bottom of a 9 inch cake pan with parchment paper. Grease the sides of the pan.
• Mix brown sugar and pinch of salt in a small bowl.
• In a microwave safe dish, melt the butter. Pour the butter into the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture over the butter.
• Arrange the fruit in desired pattern. Return unused cherries to the jar.
• Measure out gluten-free flour and baking powder into a small bowl and set aside.
• In a separate bowl mix oil, egg yolks, sour cream, vanilla. Slowly stir in the sugar and mix until combined.
• Add the flour mixture to the batter.
• Using the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
• Gently fold the cake batter into the egg whites until thoroughly mixed. Folding in a third of the batter at a time.
• Pour the batter over the top of the fruit.
• Bake for 40 minutes until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
• Cool on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes.
• Turn out onto a cake plate and remove the parchment paper. Serve immediately.

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