These Pineapple Upside Down Cake Doughnuts combine the classic flavors of a pineapple upside-down cake with the fun and portable nature of doughnuts. They are a delightful treat for pineapple lovers and can be enjoyed any time of the day!

Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour. 1/2 cup granulated sugar. 1/4 cup crushed pineapple, drained. 1/4 cup buttermilk. 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted. 1 large egg. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder. 1/4 teaspoon baking soda. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract. 6 maraschino cherries, halved. 1/4 cup brown sugar. 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted. 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Cooking spray or oil for frying.

Instructions: Mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl. Mix the crushed pineapple, buttermilk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl. Mixing until just combined, pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Preheat oil in a deep fryer or doughnut pan to 350 degrees Fahrenheit 175 degrees Celsius. Combine the ground cinnamon and brown sugar in a small bowl. If using a frying pan, brush with oil or use cooking spray on the doughnut pan. In each doughnut mold, place a half of a maraschino cherry; if frying, save the cherry for a topping later. Each cherry in the doughnut pan should have a small amount of the brown sugar-cinnamon mixture sprinkled on top. Cover the cherries with doughnut batter, making sure to fill each mold to about two-thirds of the way. If using a doughnut pan, bake in a preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or if using a frying pan, fry in hot oil until golden brown. After removing the doughnuts from the pan, place them on a wire rack to cool slightly. While still warm, use the remaining melted butter to brush the tops of the doughnuts and then top with additional brown sugar-cinnamon mixture. Enjoy your Pineapple Upside Down Cake Doughnuts while they're still warm!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

A deliciously tropical take on a classic doughnut is the pineapple doughnut. They are fluffy, airy, and oozing with delicious pineapple flavor. Ideal for a special occasion or as a sweet treat.

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour. 1/2 cup granulated sugar. 2 tsp baking powder. 1/2 tsp salt. 1/2 cup crushed pineapple drained. 1/4 cup pineapple juice. 1/4 cup melted butter. 1 egg. 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. Oil for frying. Powdered sugar for dusting.

Instructions: Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Stir in melted butter, egg, crushed pineapple, pineapple juice, and vanilla extract. Stir to form a dough. Place the dough onto a surface dusted with flour and roll it out to a thickness of 1/2 inch. Cut out doughnut shapes with a doughnut cutter. Grease a deep fryer or heavy skillet with 350F/175C of heat. Fry the doughnuts carefully in batches, flipping once, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. After removing, drain the doughnuts on paper towels. While warm, dust with powdered sugar. Present and savor!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes