Best 10 Five Ingredient Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipes

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Have you ever desired a delectable dessert that is easy to prepare yet delivers an explosion of flavors? Look no further than the "Five-Ingredient Pineapple Upside Down Cake." This classic dessert is a perfect blend of sweet pineapple, caramelized sugar, and tender cake. With just a handful of pantry staples, you can create a golden-brown cake that will be the star of any gathering. Let's dive into the secrets of making this delightful treat in just a few simple steps.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

FIVE-INGREDIENT PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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We took a rich, old-fashioned favorite, lightened it up, and gave it a convenience food spin in the way of baking with cake mix and canned pineapple rather than starting from scratch. This means dessert fit for a party in just about an hour with far fewer dishes than if it was full-on homemade. It'll look like you spent lots of time in the kitchen creating, and the cake's delectable caramelized fruit top always gets plenty of oohs and aahhs. Adding some reserved pineapple juice ensures an enviably soft cake crumb. Whip up this cake when you're hosting a fall or winter pot luck party. Or go completely old school with it, and end a mid-century-inspired meal of a casserole or pot roast with this nostalgic sweet.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

0.25 cup(s) Unsalted butter divided
0.25 cup(s) Packed light brown sugar
15 oz Drained canned sliced pineapple in juice 1/4 cup juice reserved
1 large egg(s) Egg(s)
0.25 pound(s) Unprepared vanilla cake mix about 1 scant cup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375˚F.
  • Melt 2 tbsp butter in a 9-inch round, flameproof, aluminum pan over medium-low heat (make sure to cover entire pan bottom); sprinkle sugar over top. Carefully place pineapple rings in a single layer in bottom of pan (you'll use about 7 slices). Increase heat to medium-high and cook until pineapple caramelizes, flipping once, about 2 minutes per side; remove pan from heat.
  • Melt remaining 2 tbsp butter on stove top or in microwave. In a medium-size mixing bowl, beat egg with melted butter. Add cake mix and reserved pineapple juice; combine well.
  • Pour batter over pineapple; bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, about 30 to 35 minutes. Allow cake to cool for about 15 to 20 minutes; when still warm, loosen sides with a knife and invert cake onto a serving plate. Slice into 8 pieces and serve.
  • Serving size: 1 piece of cake

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 kcal

FIVE-INGREDIENT PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Rich and delicious. We took an old-fashioned recipe, lightened it up and gave it a convenience food spin.

Categories     Dessert

Time 47m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

0.25 cup(s) Unsalted butter divided
0.25 cup(s) Packed light brown sugar
0.75 slice(s) Canned pineapple rings in juice reserve 60ml (¼ cup) juice*
115 gm Unprepared vanilla cake mix about 250ml (1 scant cup)
1 large egg(s) Egg(s)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 190°C (375˚F).
  • Melt 30ml (2 Tbsp) butter in a 22.5-cm (9-in) round, flameproof, aluminum pan over medium-low heat (make sure to cover entire pan bottom); sprinkle sugar over top. Carefully place pineapple rings in a single layer in bottom of pan. Increase heat to medium-high and cook until pineapple caramelizes, flipping once, about 2 minutes per side; remove pan from heat.
  • Melt remaining 30ml (2 Tbsp) butter on stove top or in microwave. In a medium-size mixing bowl, beat egg with remaining melted butter. Add cake mix and reserved pineapple juice; combine well.
  • Pour batter over pineapple; bake until a toothpick inserted in centre of cake comes out clean, about 30 to 35 minutes. Allow cake to cool for about 15 to 20 minutes; when still warm, loosen sides with a knife and invert cake onto a serving plate. Slice into 10 pieces and serve. Yields 1 slice per serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 kcal

WEIGHT WATCHERS FIVE INGREDIENT PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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Make and share this Weight Watchers Five Ingredient Pineapple Upside Down Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rosiegirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 47m

Yield 1 cake, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup unsalted butter, divided
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
340 g pineapple slices in juice, canned, 1/4 cup pineapple juice reserved
1 large egg
250 ml vanilla cake mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Melt 2 tbsp butter in 9 inch round, flameproof, aluminum pan over medium low heat (make sure to cover entire bottom of pan).
  • Sprinkle sugar over top.
  • Carefully place pineapple rings in a single layer in bottom of pan.
  • Increase heat to medium - high and cook until pineapple caramelizes, flipping once, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Remove pan from heat.
  • Melt remaining 2 tbsp butter on stove top or in microwave.
  • In a medium size mixing bowl beat egg with remaining melted butter,.
  • Add cake mix and reserved pineapple juice. Combine well.
  • Pour batter over pineapple.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted in centre of cake comes out clean, about 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Allow cake to cool for about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • When still warm loosen sides with a knife and invert cake onto a serving plate.
  • Slice into 10 pieces and serve.
  • Yields 1 slice per serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.1, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 30.8, Sodium 9.6, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 10.3, Protein 0.8

WEIGHT WATCHERS 5 INGREDIENT PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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4 points per serving Serves 10

Provided by cook130

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup Unsalted butter divided
1/4 cup Light brown sugar packed
3/4 pound canned pineapple rings in juice, 1/4 cup reserved
1 large Egg
1/4 pound vanilla cake mix about 1 scant cup

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Melt 2 Tablespoons butter in a 9 inch round, flameproof, aluminum pan over medium-low heat (make sure to cover entire pan bottom); Sprinkle sugar over top. Carefully place pineapple rings in a single layer in bottom of pan. Increase heat to medium-high and cook until pineapple caramelizes, flipping once, about 2 minutes per side; Remove pan from heat. Melt remaining 2 tablesppons butter on stovetop or in a microwave. In a medium size mixing bowl, beat egg with remaining melted butter. Add cake mix and reserved pineapple juice; combine well. Pour batter over pineapple; bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, about 30-35 minutes. Allow cake to cool for about 15-20 minutes; When still warm, loosen sides with a knife and invert cake onto a serving plate. Slice into 10 pieces an serve. Yields 1 slice per serving, 4 points plus per slice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 6.14266510389457 g, Carbohydrate 14.3829600022832 g, Cholesterol 33.3620000103234 mg, Fiber 0.524152016071677 g, Protein 1.3308617000436 g, SaturatedFat 3.57869354246648 g, ServingSize 1 1 Serving (59g), Sodium 94.4653900011791 mg, Sugar 13.8588079862115 g, TransFat 0.924148380272634 g

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 1 (10-inch) cake

Number Of Ingredients 20

5 1/4 ounces fresh pineapple, coarsely chopped, plus 1 small ripe Golden pineapple, peeled, cored, sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch thick slices and each slice cut in 1/2
5 1/4 ounces granulated sugar
1/2 vanilla bean, split
1/2 cup water
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Pinch chile de arbol powder
5 ounces unsalted butter, at room temperature
300 grams granulated sugar (1 1/4 cups plus 3 tablespoons)
3 large eggs
165 grams cake flour (1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons)
115 grams fine yellow cornmeal (3/4 cup)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons dark rum
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 vanilla bean, seeds scraped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Put the chopped pineapple in a baking dish, cover with foil and roast in the oven until soft and lightly golden brown. Leave the oven at 350 degrees F.
  • Put the sugar, vanilla bean and 1/2 cup of water in a medium saucepan and cook over high heat until it turns a light caramel. Add the chopped pineapple, cream, salt and arbol and cook until slightly reduced. Let cool for about 5 minutes before adding it to a blender. Remove the vanilla bean, then carefully transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Strain through a medium mesh strainer into a bowl. Return the mixture to the saucepan and reduce it to a sauce consistency. Pour the caramel into a seasoned 10-inch cast iron pan and let cool slightly. Arrange the pineapple slices on top of the caramel and set aside.
  • Cream the butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment until light and fluffy, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl once. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating until each is incorporated.
  • Whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking soda, baking powder and salt in a bowl until combined. Whisk together the buttermilk, sour cream, rum, vanilla extract and vanilla seeds in a measuring cup. Alternate the dry and wet ingredients starting and ending with the flour and mix until just combined, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl. Pour the batter over the pineapple in the cast iron pan and bake until the top is lightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, 30 to 40 minutes. Cool on a baking rack for 10 minutes, then invert onto a large platter. Let cool for 30 minutes before serving.

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by á-8399

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 Cup cake flour
1 TSP Baking powder
1/2 TSP Salt
1 (20oz) Can pineapple slices- drained
10 Maraschino cherries- cut in half
1/2 Cup Butter or Margarine plus 1 TBSP
1 Cup lightly packed brown sugar
4 Eggs
1 Cup white sugar
1 TSP Almond extract

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325F. 2. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a bowl and set aside. 3. Melt 1/2 Cup butter in microwave. 4. Spread brown sugar evenly on bottom of pan (9-10")and pour melted butter over the top- saturating the brown sugar. 5. Lay pineapple slices out evenly covering the whole pan. Distribute the cherries around the pineapple. 6. Separate egg whites and yolks into two bowls- a large bowl for the whites and a smaller bowl for the yolks. 7. Beat egg whites just until soft peaks form. 8. Gradually add white sugar into egg whites, beating well after each addition. 9. Beat egg yolks with fork or whisk, high speed, until thick. 10. Using a whisk or spatula and an over/under motion, gradually fold in egg yolks and flour mixture into the egg white mixture. 11. Fold in the tablespoon of butter (melted) and the almond extract. 12. Spread batter evenly over the top of the pineapples. 13. Bake for 45-60 minutes until golden brown and surface springs back when pressed with fingertip. 14. Loosen the edges of the cake from the pan with a cake knife. Let cake cool for at least five minutes before flipping over onto serving dish.

FIVE INGREDIENT PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE RECIPE



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Provided by á-10058

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 c unsalted butter divided
1/4 c packed light brown sugar
3/4 pd canned pineapple rings in juice, 1/4 c juice reserved
1 large egg
1/4 pd vanilla cake mix about 1 scant cup
use 7 pineapple rings

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 375 melt 2 T butter in a 9 inch round aluminum pan over medium low heat (make sure to cover entire pan bottom) sprinkle sugar over top carefully place pineapple rings in a single layer in bottom of pan increase heat to med high and cook until pineapple caramelizes flipping once about 2 mins per side-remove pan from heat melt remaining 2 T butter on stove top or in microwave in a medium bowl beat egg with remaining melted butter add cake mix and reserved pineapple juice-combine well pour batter over pineapple and bake until toothpick comes out clean 30-35 mins-allow cake to cool 15-20 mins when still warm loosen sides with a knife and invert cake onto serving plate-slice into 10 slices and serve

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE FROM SCRATCH



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This is an old-fashioned upside-down cake recipe from my German grandmother from scratch. She used this same cake batter for many different fruits as an alternative to pineapple. She often used fresh Italian prunes or pitted fresh cherries. My grandparents owned a bakery and this cake was very popular in the 1950s and 1960s. Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream.

Provided by BakerGal

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
3 (1/2 inch thick) slices fresh pineapple, quartered
12 frozen cranberries
⅔ cup white sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
¾ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch diameter, 2 1/2-inch tall round cake pan.
  • Stir brown sugar and melted butter together in a bowl. Spread evenly over the bottom of the prepared cake pan. Place pieces of pineapple on top of brown sugar mixture and around the outer edge of the pan, all facing the same way. Place 2 pieces in the center. Place a cranberry between each pineapple piece.
  • Beat white sugar and softened butter together using an electric mixer in a bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well and scraping the sides of the bowl after each addition. Pour in baking powder, vanilla extract, almond extract, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
  • Add 1/2 cup flour and 1/4 cup milk to batter at a time, mixing well after each batch until thoroughly blended.
  • Pour batter over pineapple slices, making sure batter gets between them. Spread and smooth batter using an offset spatula.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Remove cake from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for 15 to 20 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of the cake to loosen. Place a plate over the cake pan and quickly invert, waiting a few seconds for it to fall if it doesn't immediately separate from the pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42.2 g, Cholesterol 75.3 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 158.4 mg, Sugar 26.8 g

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

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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This retro pineapple upside-down cake makes a fun centrepiece for afternoon tea and brings back many childhood memories

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Afternoon tea, Snack, Treat

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

50g softened butter
50g light soft brown sugar
7 pineapple rings in syrup, drained and syrup reserved
7 glacé cherries
100g softened butter
100g golden caster sugar
100g self-raising flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4.
  • For the topping, beat 50g softened butter and 50g light soft brown sugar together until creamy. Spread over the base and a quarter of the way up the sides of a 20cm round cake tin. Arrange 7 pineapple rings on top (reserving the syrup for later), then place 7 glacé cherries in the centres of the rings.
  • Place 100g softened butter, 100g golden caster sugar, 100g self-raising flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp vanilla extract and 2 eggs in a bowl along with 2 tbsp of the reserved pineapple syrup. Using an electric whisk, beat to a soft consistency.
  • Spoon into the tin on top of the pineapple and smooth it out so it's level. Bake for 35 mins. Leave to stand for 5 mins, then turn out onto a plate. Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 49 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 36 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.87 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • For a gooey caramel top, use light or dark brown sugar.
  • To prevent the sugar from crystallizing, add a little corn syrup or honey.
  • If you don't have a cast iron skillet, use a 9-inch round cake pan.
  • Make sure the pineapple rings are packed in natural juice, not syrup.
  • If you're using fresh pineapple, be sure to core and slice it into rings about 1/2-inch thick.
  • For a fun twist, try using different types of fruit, such as peaches, cherries, or blueberries.

Conclusion:

This five-ingredient pineapple upside-down cake is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its gooey caramel top, moist cake, and sweet pineapple, it's the perfect treat for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a simple and delicious dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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