Pineapple Upside-Down Cake!

On a whim a few weeks ago, I decided to try making pineapple upside-down cake from scratch! I came across a random recipe and wanted to try it out...You are going to need:

-2 eggs

-2/3 Cup white sugar

-4 Tbsp. pineapple juice

-2/3 Cup all purpose flour

-1 tsp. baking powder

-1/4 tsp. salt

-1/4 Cup butter

-2/3 Cup brown sugar

-1 can pineapple rings

-6 maraschino cherries (optional)

-A muffin pan!

First, preheat an oven to 350º and spray the muffin pan with non-stick cooking spray. Then in a bowl, add eggs, white sugar, and pineapple juice. Beat them for about 2 minutes.

In a separate bowl, sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Then add in the wet ingredients and mix them with an electric mixer for about 2 minutes.

In a microwavable bowl, melt the butter and add in the brown sugar. Stir them until they are completely combined and smooth.

Next, add the mixture into the bottom of each muffin tin. 

Now add the pineapple rings on top. I had to cut them in order for them to fit into my muffin tin. If you have the cherries, place them in the middle :)

Next, gently pour the cake mixture to fill up the muffin tins until they are about 3/4 full. 

Place the muffin tray in the preheated oven and bake them for about 20-25 minutes!

I always insert this thingy (you could use a toothpick) to check if it is done! It's done when it comes out clean :)

Now that they are done, it's time to get these babies out! You can use a knife to get them out of the tins, and invert them onto a tray or foil (as shown). They are DONE! 

These are delicious for any occasion and so simple to make! Try them and let me know how they come out! ^-^

Also, check out the next post because I use the leftover pineapple and pineapple juice for pineapple chicken!!! xD

Miranda's Mini Octo Dogs!

Octo dogs or octopus hotdogs are one of the easiest things to make! They are simple and fun to have as a snack or to bring to a party! They are also prefect for bento boxes! I have seen these everywhere and decided to make my own version of them!

Here is what you are going to need:

• A package of mini hotdogs
• Black sesame seeds
• Toothpicks 
• A small sharp knife
• Chopsticks (Or something else to get the octo dogs out of the water)

First, carefully hold onto the mini hotdogs with one hand and cut the other end four times in order to create the "tentacles." Do this with all of them. Also, fill a pan 3/4 with water and bring it to a boil in the meantime.

Each one should look the one pictured above ^

Next, using chopsticks, carefully place about ten octo dogs at a time and allow them to cook for about a minute or until they expand as shown in the second picture above.

When they are completely cooked, use the chopsticks to pick them out of the boiling water and onto a nearby plate. Do this until all of the mini hotdogs are cooked.

Then, hold each octo dog up and carefully use a toothpick or the pointed end of a knife to make eye sockets for the octo dogs! After, gently place black sesame seeds into the holes and now they will have eyes! 

They should all look like the one pictured above! ^-^

And they are done!!! Serve them with your favorite condiments! Personally I like to dip them in ketchup or mustard.

Have fun making this delicious snack! ^-^