Best 5 Dutchovenpineappleupsidedowncake Recipes

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The Dutch oven pineapple upside-down cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This classic recipe is a combination of sweet pineapple, caramel sauce, and a moist and fluffy cake batter, all baked in a single pot. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a mouthwatering dessert that is sure to impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE II



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This recipe was given to me by a good friend in Hawaii. She always uses fresh pineapple, the end product is delicious. Very yummy served with ice cream or whipped cream as an accompaniment.

Provided by Nina

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup unsalted butter, melted
⅔ cup packed brown sugar
3 cups fresh pineapple - peeled, cored and cut into 1 inch chunks
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
⅔ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a small bowl stir together the melted butter and the brown sugar; spread the mixture evenly in a well buttered 9 inch round cake pan. Pat the pineapple very dry between several sheets of paper towel, and arrange it evenly on top of the sugar mixture.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with the sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla. Add the flour mixture in three parts alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Beat well after each addition. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Place the cake in the middle of the oven. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan on a rack for 15 minutes. Run a thin knife around the edge, and invert the cake onto a plate. Serve the cake warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.6 calories, Carbohydrate 62.3 g, Cholesterol 109.3 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 15.3 g, Sodium 273.1 mg, Sugar 41.9 g

DUTCH OVEN PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Want to impress your guests but still cook something homey? This is it... this tastes wonderful, of course, but cooking it in the dutch (cast iron) oven makes it absolutely GORGEOUS. You won't be disappointed!

Provided by CandyTX

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple slices
10 maraschino cherries
1 (18 1/4 ounce) package pineapple cake mix
1 1/3 cups water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven according to instructions on cake mix.
  • Melt the butter over medium high heat in the iron skillet. Remove from the heat and sprinkle the brown sugar evenly to cover the butter.
  • Next, arrange pineapple rings around the bottom of the pan, one layer deep. Place a maraschino cherry into the center of each pineapple ring.
  • Prepare the cake mix by mixing the mix, water, oil and eggs together, substitute some of the pineapple juice for some of the liquid in the directions. (NOTE: make sure to check the back of the cake mix box, you want to prepare the cake per the instructions on the back and it may vary depending on the type of mix you get).
  • Pour the batter over the pineapple layer in dutch oven.
  • Bake as directed by the cake mix directions. Note: You may have to cook it for longer - test the middle with a clean knife, this really varies - sometimes even doubling the cooking time.
  • Cool for 10 minutes, then carefully turn out onto a plate.
  • NOTE: Do not let the cake cool too much or it will be stuck to the pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.9, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 73.2, Sodium 83.9, Carbohydrate 34.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 32.5, Protein 1.9

PEACH UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Upside-down cakes are easy, adaptable and beautiful no matter what kind of fruit you use. This one calls for any kind of summer stone fruit - peaches, apricots, nectarines, plums - whatever looks ripe and juicy. Caramelizing the brown sugar in a skillet before adding the fruit gives it all a particularly deep, complex flavor. Because of the moisture in the topping, you'll need to bake this cake a little longer than other, similar butter cakes. Underbaked cake will be soggy and apt to fall apart, but an ideal result will have a well-browned surface and dark, slightly crunchy edges.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 (10-inch) cake

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 tablespoons/56 grams unsalted butter
1/3 cup/71 grams light brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (see Tip)
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
3 cups sliced peaches, or use 3 cups sliced nectarines, plums or apricots (about 1 1/4 pounds before pitting)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for greasing the pan
1 cup/200 grams granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup/118 milliliters sour cream or plain whole-milk yogurt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups/195 grams all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Make the topping: In an oven-safe 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, lemon juice and salt, and whisk until the brown sugar melts, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Let cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture starts to smell like caramel and darkens slightly, about 1 minute longer. (Don't walk away or the mixture may burn.) The mixture will clump and separate, but that's OK.
  • Add fruit, gently tossing to coat with the caramel. Remove from the heat and arrange fruit into an even layer on the bottom of the skillet. Ignore any sugar clumps; they will dissolve during baking.
  • Make the cake: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, vanilla and lemon zest until thoroughly combined. Whisk in eggs, one at a time. Add sour cream and whisk until well mixed. Sprinkle in baking powder, salt and baking soda into the batter, one at a time, whisking vigorously after each addition.
  • Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in flour until just incorporated. The mixture will be lumpy, but that's OK. Don't overmix. Scrape batter into the skillet over the fruit and spread evenly.
  • Bake until surface is deeply browned all over (with darker brown edges) and the fruit is lightly bubbling around the sides of the skillet, about 35 to 45 minutes, rotating halfway through. A toothpick inserted into cake will come out clean.
  • Once the cake is out of the oven, immediately run a butter knife or offset spatula around the edge of the skillet. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes to cool slightly. Carefully invert cake into serving platter. If some fruit sticks to bottom of skillet, gently remove using offset spatula or knife and place back onto cake. Let cake cool until the fruit topping sets, at least 30 minutes to 1 hour, before serving. Cake is best served on the day it is baked.

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE WITH PECANS



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By substituting pecans (or other nuts) for the usual maraschino cherries, this twist on a classic upside-down cake is less sweet and crunchier than the usual recipe. Caramelizing the brown sugar in a skillet before adding the fruit gives you a particularly deep, complex flavor. Because of the moisture in the topping, you'll need to bake this cake a little longer than other, similar butter cakes. Underbaked cake will be soggy and apt to fall apart, but an ideal result will have a well-browned surface and dark, slightly crunchy edges.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 (10-inch) cake

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 tablespoons/56 grams unsalted butter
1/3 cup/71 grams light brown sugar
1 1/2 to 2 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (see Tip)
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 pound peeled pineapple, cut into 1/2-inch slices (3 cups; see Tip)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for greasing
1 cup/200 grams granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup/118 milliliters sour cream or plain whole-milk yogurt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 1/2 cups/195 grams all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Make the topping: In an oven-safe 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar, lemon juice and salt, and whisk until the brown sugar melts, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Let cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture starts to smell like caramel and darkens slightly, about 1 minute longer. (Don't walk away or the mixture may burn.) The mixture will clump and separate, but that's OK.
  • Add fruit and nuts, gently tossing to coat with the caramel. Remove from heat and arrange fruit into an even layer on bottom of skillet. Ignore any sugar clumps; they will dissolve during baking.
  • Make the cake: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, vanilla and lemon zest until thoroughly combined. Whisk in eggs, one at a time. Add sour cream and whisk until well mixed. Sprinkle in baking powder, baking soda and salt into the batter, one at a time, and whisking vigorously after each addition. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in flour until just incorporated. The mixture will be lumpy, but that's OK. Don't overmix. Scrape batter into the skillet over the fruit and spread evenly.
  • Bake until surface is deeply browned all over (with darker brown edges) and the fruit is lightly bubbling along the sides of the skillet, about 35 to 45 minutes, rotating halfway through. A toothpick inserted into cake will come out clean.
  • Once the cake is out of the oven, immediately run a butter knife or offset spatula along the edge of the skillet. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes to cool slightly. Carefully invert cake into serving platter. If some fruit or nuts stick to bottom of the skillet, gently remove them using offset spatula or knife and place back onto cake. Let cake cool until the fruit topping sets, at least 30 minutes to 1 hour, before serving. Cake is best served on the day it is baked.

OLD-FASHIONED PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Make and share this Old-Fashioned Pineapple Upside-Down Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chilicat

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 (8 1/4 ounce) cans pineapple slices in syrup (12 slices)
1/4 cup butter
2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup pecan halves
1 cup unsifted all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup milk
1 egg
1 cup heavy cream, chilled (or 1 pint vanilla ice cream)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Drain pineapple slices, reserving 2 tablespoons of the syrup. In a very heavy or iron, 10-inch skillet with.
  • heat-resistant handle, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar, stirring until sugar is melted. Remove from heat.
  • Arrange 8 pineapple slices on sugar mixture, overlapping slices slightly around edge of pan. Put one slice in center. Fill centers with pecan halves. Halve three remaining pineapple slices. Arrange around inside edge of skillet. Put pecans in centers.
  • Into medium bowl, sift flour with granulated sugar, baking powder and salt. Add shortening and milk. With electric mixer at high speed, beat 2 minutes, or until mixture is smooth. Add egg and reserved 2 tablespoons pineapple syrup; beat 2 minutes longer.
  • Gently pour cake batter over pineapple in skillet, spreading evenly, being careful not to disarrange pineapple. On rack in center of oven, bake 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden in color and surface of cake springs back when it's gently pressed with fingertip.
  • Let skillet stand on wire rack 5 minutes to cool just slightly. With rotary beater, beat cream until stiff. With small spatula, loosen cake from edge of skillet all around. Place serving platter over the cake, and turn upside down; shake gently; lift off skillet.
  • Serve cake warm, with the whipped cream or ice cream. Note: The pineapple upside-down cake was traditionally baked in an iron skillet. If your skillet does not have an iron or heatproof handle, wrap handle in foil before placing in the oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.9, Fat 27.6, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 84.6, Sodium 290.1, Carbohydrate 68.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 51.5, Protein 4.3

Tips:

  • To prevent the cake from sticking to the Dutch oven, grease and flour the bottom and sides of the pot thoroughly.
  • Use a large enough Dutch oven to accommodate the cake batter. A 10-inch Dutch oven is a good size.
  • Make sure the Dutch oven is preheated before adding the cake batter. This will help the cake to rise evenly.
  • Do not overmix the cake batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the cake for the full amount of time specified in the recipe. Underbaking can result in a raw, gooey cake.
  • Allow the cake to cool for at least 15 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate. This will help to prevent the cake from breaking.
  • Serve the cake warm or at room temperature. It can be topped with whipped cream, ice cream, or fresh fruit.

Conclusion:

Dutch oven pineapple upside-down cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. It is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and other gatherings. With its moist, tender crumb and sweet, caramelized pineapple topping, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give this Dutch oven pineapple upside-down cake a try.

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