Best 9 Crushed Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipes

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Welcome to the world of culinary delights! In this article, we will take you on a tantalizing journey to discover the best recipe for a classic dessert: crushed pineapple upside down cake. Get ready to embark on a sweet and flavorful adventure as we uncover the secrets of creating this iconic dish. From selecting the perfect ingredients to mastering the art of caramelizing the pineapple rings, we will guide you every step of the way. So, gather your apron, preheat your oven, and let's dive into the delicious realm of crushed pineapple upside down cake!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE III



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This recipe for pineapple upside-down cake delivers a classic version of a favorite dessert in a 9x13-inch size.

Provided by BUCHKO

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple
¼ cup butter, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
5 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup shortening
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Grease a 9x13 inch pan and preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Drain crushed pineapple and reserve juice. Combine margarine, brown sugar, pineapple and 2 tablespoons pineapple juice. Spread onto the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Add enough water to remaining juice to make 1 1/3 cup of liquid. Set aside.
  • Combine flour and baking powder. Set aside.
  • Cream shortening and white sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, and beat for 1 minute. Add flour mixture alternately with juice, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
  • Pour over pineapple mixture in pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 5 minutes and then turn out.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 20.6 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 124.1 mg, Sugar 24.1 g

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE WITH CRUSHED PINEAPPLE



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You'll love my easy, delicious, and quick pineapple upside down cake with crushed pineapple. It's made with a boxed yellow cake mix and double the pineapple in 30 minutes!

Provided by Kindly Unspoken

Categories     Dessert

Time 32m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box yellow cake mix, prepared as directed with exception noted below*
1/3 cup of butter, melted
1 cup of light brown sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla
1 20 oz can of pineapple tidbits, drained and juice reserved
1 20 oz can of crushed pineapple, drained
1 6 oz can of maraschino cherries, drained and stems removed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees (325 for dark or nonstick pan)
  • Spray 2 8″x3″ cake pans with non-stick spray and set aside. Open and drain both the pineapple tidbits and crushed pineapple in a colander, reserving 1 cup of juice for the cake mix.
  • In a microwave safe bowl or pot on the stove melt butter and add in brown sugar and vanilla. Place on stovetop over low-medium heat and stir for a minute or two until the brown sugar is well incorporated.
  • Immediately pour the butter and brown sugar mixture evenly into the bottom of the cake pans.
  • Next begin scooping the drained crushed pineapple on top of the brown sugar mixture in the bottom of both cake pans and carefully spread. Top with pineapple tidbits.
  • In a large mixing bowl, prepare cake mix as directed on the box. The only exception is that you will use pineapple juice instead of water. Once prepared, pour cake batter evenly into the two cake pans, ensuring all the pineapple is covered.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25-35 minutes or until cakes are a light golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let cakes cool for 10 minutes in pan on a cooling rack. Next, place a plate or serving platter upside down on top of the cake pan and carefully turn over.
  • If desired, garnish the top of the cake with maraschino cherries that have been drained, cut in half, and had stems removed.
  • Let cake cool additional 20 minutes on cooling rack before serving or covering for later serving.
  • Slice cake, top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired, and enjoy!

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Try Damaris Phillips' recipe for Pineapple Upside-Down Cake from Food Network.

Provided by Damaris Phillips

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup lightly packed dark brown sugar
One 20-ounce can sliced pineapple, drained and juice reserved
One 20-ounce can crushed pineapple, drained and juice reserved
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice (from the cans)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unrefined coconut oil
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the pineapple: In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the brown sugar. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar melts, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and arrange the pineapple slices in the skillet. Fill in the spaces with the crushed pineapple. Set aside.
  • For the cake: Meanwhile, combine the cake ingredients in this fashion: In one bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. In bowl number 2, combine the milk, vanilla extract and 1/4 cup of the reserved pineapple juice.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the granulated sugar and coconut oil on medium speed until thick and creamy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the egg. Add half of the flour mixture and mix on low until just combined. Add the milk mixture and stir until just combined. Add the rest of the flour and mix until combined, about 1 minute.
  • Pour the batter over the pineapple slices in the skillet and spread evenly. Bake until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean when inserted, 25 to 35 minutes, checking after 20 minutes to make sure the top isn't getting too brown. If it is, cover loosely with aluminum foil.
  • Let cool for 15 minutes. Cover with a cutting board or large plate and invert the cake. Ta daaaaaaa, you are ready to eat!

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN SKILLET CAKE



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Our pineapple upside-down cake is made the traditional way in a skillet for a gorgeous golden hue, but we've simplified the recipe, using yellow cake mix topped with sunny pineapple slices.

Provided by By Angie McGowan

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 pineapple slices in juice (from three 8-oz cans)
16 maraschino cherries
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1 cup pineapple juice (from can of pineapple)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Add melted butter to 12-inch cast iron or ovenproof skillet. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over butter. Arrange 8 pineapple slices in bottom of skillet. Cut remaining slices in half; arrange around inside edge of skillet. Place 1 cherry in center of each whole and half pineapple slice.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, pineapple juice, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed until moistened; beat 2 minutes on high speed. Pour into skillet over fruit.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until cake is golden brown and springs back when touched lightly in center.
  • Cool cake in skillet 5 to 10 minutes. Run knife around edge of cake to loosen. Place heatproof plate upside down over skillet; turn plate and skillet over. Remove skillet. Serve cake warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN DUMP CAKE



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This dump cake recipe is wonderful topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. It works well with gluten-free and sugar-free cake mixes too. -Karin Gatewood, Dallas, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup butter, divided
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 jar (6 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits or crushed pineapple, undrained
1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a microwave, melt 1/2 cup butter; stir in brown sugar. Spread evenly onto bottom of a greased 5-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle with cherries and pecans; top with pineapple. Sprinkle evenly with dry cake mix. Melt remaining butter; drizzle over top., Cook, covered, on high until fruit mixture is bubbly, about 2 hours. (To avoid scorching, rotate slow-cooker insert a half turn midway through cooking, lifting carefully with oven mitts.), Turn off slow cooker; let stand, uncovered, 30 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 418mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

EASY PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Wow your friends and family with this classic pineapple upside-down cake. With tasting notes that boast fruity, gooey, caramelly goodness, it's no wonder why this has been a must-make favorite for generations. In our Easy Pineapple Upside-Down Cake recipe, save yourself some time with a fool-proof shortcut. With a box of Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix, you can have this impressive dessert prepped for the oven in just 15 minutes. With step-by-step directions, Betty's with you every step of the way in this incredible upside-down pineapple cake. Now just bake, flip and enjoy!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices in juice, drained, juice reserved
1 jar (6 oz) maraschino cherries without stems, drained
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix
Vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). In 13x9-inch pan, melt butter in oven. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over butter. Arrange pineapple slices on brown sugar. Place cherry in center of each pineapple slice, and arrange remaining cherries around slices; press gently into brown sugar.
  • Add enough water to reserved pineapple juice to measure 1 cup. Make cake batter as directed on box, substituting pineapple juice mixture for the water. Pour batter over pineapple and cherries.
  • Bake 42 to 48 minutes (44 to 53 minutes for dark or nonstick pan) or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately run knife around side of pan to loosen cake. Place heatproof serving plate upside down onto pan; turn plate and pan over. Leave pan over cake 5 minutes so brown sugar topping can drizzle over cake; remove pan. Cool 30 minutes. Serve warm or cool. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1/12 of Cake, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 41 g, TransFat 0 g

CRUSHED PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 c. butter
1 20 oz. can crushed pineapple, well drained, juice set aside
2 eggs
2/3 cup sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup all purpose flour (sifted)
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Spray 9x9 square pan with baking spray.
  • Melt butter over medium heat in a sauce pan. Add brown sugar.
  • Put butter mixture into baking pan.
  • Add pineapple on top of brown sugar butter mixture.
  • In a separate bowl, beat eggs until lemon colored (about 5 minutes)
  • Gradually beat in sugar, 6 tbsp of reserved pineapple juice and vanilla.
  • In small bowl, combine dry ingredients.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet batter and combine until fully incorporated.
  • Pour cake batter over pineapple in baking pan.
  • Bake approximately 45 minutes, or until wooden pick thrust into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Immediately turn upside down onto a serving plate, but do not remove pan for a few minutes... this allows the brown sugar/pineapple mixture to run down over the cake.
  • Serve warm with whipped cream.

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Anne Polhemus of North Merrick, New York doles out slices of this sunny-colored dessert while it's still warm from the oven. The moist cake gets fruity flavor from crushed pineapple and lemon gelatin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple
1 package (.3 ounce) sugar-free lemon gelatin
1/2 cup egg substitute
1 egg white
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving 1/3 cup juice (discard or save remaining juice for another use). Line a 9-in. round baking pan with waxed paper; coat with cooking spray. Spread pineapple over waxed paper; sprinkle with gelatin. , In a large bowl, beat egg substitute and egg white. Beat in the sugar, reserved pineapple juice and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; add to egg mixture and mix well. Pour over gelatin. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes; invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE - EASY WAY



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Make and share this Pineapple Upside Down Cake - Easy Way recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rutecki Family

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup margarine
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple slices, drained (reserve liquid)
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries (optional)
1 (18 1/4 ounce) box yellow cake mix
3 eggs (or as called for by your cake mix)
1/3 cup oil (or as called for by your cake mix)
water (plus reserved pineapple juice to make the quantity called for by your cake mix)

Steps:

  • Melt 1/2 stick margarine in a 9 X 9 baking pan.
  • Add brown sugar and stir until mixed.
  • Place canned pineapple slices over mixture.
  • If desired, add maraschino cherry half or a nut in the center of the slice.
  • Using the pineapple juice as the liquid, stir up a box of yellow cake mix according to the box directions and pour over all.
  • Bake according to box directions or until it looks done and brown.
  • Go around the edge with a knife, then place a large platter over the cake and invert so that pineapple slices are on top.
  • Scoop out anything left in pan and add to cake. Serve with whipped topping if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.3, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 47.4, Sodium 326.8, Carbohydrate 49, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 32.3, Protein 3.8

Tips:

  • Use a 9x13 inch baking pan for best results.
  • Be sure to spray the pan with cooking spray or grease it well to prevent sticking.
  • If you don't have brown sugar, you can use white sugar instead.
  • You can use any type of fruit you like in this recipe. Some popular choices include pineapple, peaches, cherries, and apples.
  • Be sure to drain the fruit well before adding it to the cake batter.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before inverting it onto a serving plate.

Conclusion:

This crushed pineapple upside-down cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and flavorful cake and sweet and tangy pineapple topping, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give this crushed pineapple upside-down cake a try!

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