Air Fryer Mini Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes - No Cake Mix

[nybirder]

I haven't tried this yet but it is high on my list. One of my favorite desserts that can be baked in the air fryer without having to use my big oven. Rather than buying a can of pineapple slices, I think I may use those individual cups of pineapple chunks—one for each cake. Not as pretty but no leftovers. Adding a few pecan halves would be good, too, as well as another cherry or so--easy with the chunks. I’m thinking of using the pineapple juice and/or the milk like my mother did for the original Betty Crocker recipe in the 50’s. And this would lend itself to other fruit--apricots, peaches, apples perhaps? Birdy


Air Fryer Pineapple Upside-Down Cake for Two
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This has the delicious taste of pineapple but without all the hassle of turning on your oven.

2 Servings
TOPPING INGREDIENTS:
2 tablespoons unsalted melted butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 large pineapple slices
2 Maraschino Cherries
CAKE INGREDIENTS:
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup milk

Edited
2 1/2 Servings Cake--using a recipe calculator--if you like a little more cake base. I would go a little light on the nutmeg--it can be strong. I see she linked to 4 oz. ramekins so mine are way too big so I might have to do this--or even more!
CAKE INGREDIENTS:
20 tsp all-purpose flour = 6 tbsp + 2 tsp
3 3/4 tsp unsalted butter melted
3 3/4 tsp granulated sugar
2/3 teaspoons baking powder
2/3 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2/3 teaspoon ground nutmeg
5 tbsp milk

Start by spraying your ramekins with non-stick cooking spray. And then pour 1 tablespoon of melted butter into the greased ramekin, and then add the brown sugar on top of the butter, add the pineapple slice and top with a cherry in the middle.

In a small bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, milk, vanilla, and melted butter. Mix well.

Then pour half the batter into the ramekin.

Set into the air fryer and air fry for 10-12 minutes at 320 degrees F, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the middle of the cake.

Plate, serve, and enjoy!

[wilderness]

Birdy, that sounds good.  I like the idea of chunk pineapple as I usually have it in the freezer in small quantities.  Skip the cherries however.  Not my favorite.

My only question is that enough cake on top?  Not sure how much cake there should be.

Bet

[helen]

I can help with the answer to that, Bet. As little cake as possible would be the right choice! OK, well, maybe not for everyone. I've always used the small chunked pineapple for the topping. (Can't remember what you call it?) Drain well and add juice to cake. No cherries here either, Bet. I just loved my old Betty Crocker cookbook. Finally had to tape it together with the same tape, Elza.

[wilderness]

Helen, that is like my Better Homes and garden Cookbook.  It is taped together.  My Betty Crocker isn't as old but in need of tape.  Copy right 1976.

Bet

[nybirder]

Bet--I linked to her picture. I guess it would depend on how large your ramekin is for the final depth of the cake. I'm assuming she used an 8 oz.? I imagine it wouldn't be hard to MacGyver a bit more batter if it isn't enough since no egg is involved. (Edited--nope--she links to 4 oz. ramekins! Too small for me! LOL!)

You guys are no fun. The cherry is my favorite part!

The original red book was the one my mother put out to the garbage while I was at work one day because it was dirty!! My heart was broken. Mom pointed out that it was her book to do with as she wanted, missing the point that it represented my childhood and early adult years. I don't think she expected my reaction. My wonderful SisIL found an identical reprint somewhere which was my surprise Christmas present. I still have it.

Birdy