Name: Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 42 min
Cuisine: American

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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 12-cup standard muffin ti
Melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter and divide it among the muffin cups. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of packed light brown sugar over each
Place one drained pineapple ring in each cup and press gently. Add one maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple ring
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and vanilla extract, then stir in the melted and cooled butter
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined
Spoon the batter evenly over the pineapple and cherry in each muffin cup, filling each about two-thirds full
Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clea
Let the cakes cool in the tin for 5-10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate

Ensure to grease the muffin tin well to prevent sticking.

Pat pineapple rings dry to ensure proper caramelization.