How to Make Pina Colada Upside-Down Mini Cakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of tropical flavors and love the idea of individual-sized desserts, then you're going to adore these Pina Colada Upside-Down Mini Cakes. These adorable little treats are bursting with the sweet, tangy flavors of pineapple and coconut, and they are the perfect way to indulge in a taste of the tropics. Whether you're hosting a summer party, need a dessert for a special occasion, or just want to treat yourself to something delicious, these mini cakes are sure to be a hit.

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Ingredients

  • 10 pineapple rings in juice
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¾ cup salted butter, melted
  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup coconut cream
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon coconut extract
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ⅔ cup packed brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup butter, melted
  • 10 maraschino cherries
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar
  • ¼ cup pineapple juice
  • 3 tablespoons coconut cream
  • 1 tablespoon coconut extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 mini cakes

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 10 mini cake molds.
  • Drain pineapple rings, reserving 1/4 cup juice.
  • Combine flour and baking powder in a small bowl.
  • Combine 3/4 cup melted butter and white sugar in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until well blended, about 3 minutes. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in reserved 1/4 cup pineapple juice, 1/2 cup coconut cream, milk, 1 tablespoon coconut extract, and vanilla extract. Add flour mixture gradually, mixing until batter is smooth.
  • Mix brown sugar and 1/3 cup melted butter together in a bowl until smooth. Spoon into the bottom of the cake molds. Place 1 pineapple ring in each mold. Place 1 maraschino cherry in the center of each ring.
  • Divide batter among cake molds using an ice cream scoop.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 22 minutes. Cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes. Run a knife around the rims to loosen cakes; invert gently onto a plate.
  • Pour heavy cream into a chilled metal bowl. Add cream of tartar. Beat with an electric mixer until almost holding peaks. Add confectioners' sugar gradually, continuing to beat until soft peaks form. Fold in 1/4 pineapple juice, 3 tablespoons coconut cream, and 1 tablespoon coconut extract.
  • Serve whipped cream alongside cakes.
  • Nutrition

    670 cal.

    • Total Fat: 45g
    • Saturated Fat: 29g
    • Cholesterol: 156mg
    • Sodium: 259mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 64g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 43g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 109mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 227mg