Best 10 Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipes

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If you are looking for a sweet and delightful treat, mini pineapple upside down cakes are a perfect choice. With a golden brown caramelized top and a moist and fluffy cake, these individual cakes are sure to impress your friends and family. They are also relatively easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time. In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide to help you master the art of making mini pineapple upside down cakes, along with tips and tricks to ensure that your cakes turn out perfect every time. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get started on creating these delicious and delightful mini cakes!

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MINI PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Edna Hoffman of Hebron, Indiana gives a timely twist for two to this traditional old-fashioned dessert.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 can (8 ounces) sliced pineapple
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
4 maraschino cherries
4 pecan halves
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup 2% milk

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving 1 tablespoon juice. Set pineapple aside. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and 2 tablespoons butter; stir until sugar is dissolved. , Pour into an ungreased 6-in. round baking pan. Arrange pineapple slices in a single layer in pan; place cherries and pecans in center of pineapple slices., In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and allspice. Beat in the egg, milk, reserved pineapple juice and remaining butter just until combined. Spoon over pineapple. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 369mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

MINI PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKES



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These Mini Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes are simple, sweet, and sure to put a smile on everyone's face!

Provided by Ashley Manila

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 and 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup pineapple juice
2 teaspoons rum (or pure vanilla extract)
1 and 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 and 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cornstarch
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 and 1/2 cups dark brown sugar (packed)
1 teaspoon rum (or vanilla extract)
1/8 teaspoon salt
12 pineapple rings
12 maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Generously spray a 12-mold JUMBO muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
  • Crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl; whisk smooth. Add in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and rum (or vanilla), and beat smooth. Stir in pineapple juice and set aside. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and cornstarch. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and whisk until just combined. Be sure not to over mix here! Set mixture aside while you make the topping.

MINI PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKES



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Found on Slice of Life's Facebook page, who credits http://www.bigmamashomekitchen.com/2010/10/mini-pineapple-upside-down-cakes.html

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 6 cakes, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 eggs
2/3 cup white sugar
4 tablespoons pineapple juice
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick or 4 tablespoons)
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 (14 ounce) can pineapple rings
6 maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Spray your muffin tins with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a mixing bowl, add eggs, white sugar, and pineapple juice. Beat for 2 minutes. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to the wet ingredients and turn mixer back on for 2 minutes.
  • In a small sauce pan, melt the butter and add the brown sugar. Stir on low heat for one minute.
  • Spoon layer of the warm brown sugar mixture into the bottom of each muffin tin, then place a pineapple ring on top. Add a cherry in the middle of each pineapple. Pour cake mixture over to fill muffin tin 3/4 of the way full. If you are using regular muffin tins, you will need to cut down the rings to fit or just use pineapple tidbits.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a wooden pick in the center of cakes comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.3, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 82.3, Sodium 257, Carbohydrate 69.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 55.5, Protein 4

MINI PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKES



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These individual pineapple upside-down cakes are an eye-catching addition to my holiday dessert table. A boxed cake mix makes them easy to bake anytime. -Cindy Colley, Othello, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits
12 maraschino cherries, halved
1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and butter until blended. Spoon into 24 greased muffin cups. Drain pineapple, reserving the juice; spoon pineapple into prepared cups. Place a cherry half cut side down in the center of each., In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil and reserved pineapple juice. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Spoon over pineapple, filling each cup three-fourths full., Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Immediately invert onto wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MINI PINEAPPLE CAKES



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 mini Bundt cakes

Number Of Ingredients 9

One 3 1/2-pound pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces* (see Cook's Note)
2 tablespoons pineapple juice plus 2/3 cup
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 egg whites
2/3 cup water
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
One 18.25-ounce box white cake mix (recommended: Betty Crocker Super Moist)

Steps:

  • Place an oven rack in the lower 1/3 of the oven. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Butter and flour a mini Bundt pan.
  • For the Cakes: Place the pineapple in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped. In a 10-inch nonstick skillet, combine the chopped pineapple, 2 tablespoons pineapple juice, sugar, and butter over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally. Cook until the liquid evaporates and the mixture begins to brown, about 10 to 15 minutes. Spoon the pineapple mixture into the prepared pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the egg whites, water, vegetable oil, almond extract, cake mix, and 2/3 cup pineapple juice. Using an electric hand mixer, beat the mixture on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour the batter over the cooked pineapple. Bake for 28 to 30 minutes until the cakes begin to pull away from the sides of the pan and the tops are golden. Allow the cakes to cool for 15 minutes. Place a piece of parchment paper on top of the cakes. Put a baking sheet, upside-down, on top of the parchment paper. Flip both pans over and allow the cakes to cool completely while still in the Bundt pan, about 1 hour. Unmold the cakes and place on individual serving plates.

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN MINI-CAKES



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Take one classic American dessert recipe, and add a modern touch by serving it as individually sized cakes. These mini desserts can be made with fresh or canned pineapple.

Provided by By Angie McGowan

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 cans (8 oz each) pineapple slices in juice, drained reserving juice
12 maraschino cherries
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1 cup pineapple juice (from cans of pineapple)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place 1 teaspoon melted butter in each of 12 ungreased jumbo or large muffin cups. Add 1 tablespoon brown sugar to each muffin cup. Place 1 pineapple slice in each cup; place 1 cherry in center of each pineapple slice.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, 1 cup pineapple juice, the oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed until moistened; beat 2 minutes on high speed. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown and cakes spring back with touched lightly in center. Cool cakes in cups 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Place cookie sheet upside down over each muffin pan; turn cookie sheet and muffin pan over. Remove pan. Serve cakes warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 38 g, TransFat 0 g

EASY MINI PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKES



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Personal-sized pineapple upside-down cakes, perfect for gift giving.

Provided by Linda In Da Kitchen

Categories     Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 (20 ounce) cans pineapple rings
¼ cup water, or as needed
¾ cup brown sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries
2 (15.25 ounce) packages yellow cake mix
⅔ cup vegetable oil
6 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 24 jumbo muffin cups.
  • Drain pineapple rings and pour juice into a 2-cup liquid measure. Add water, if needed, to reach 2 cups. Set aside.
  • Mix brown sugar and butter in a small bowl with a fork until completely combined. Divide mixture evenly between the prepared muffin cups. Place one pineapple ring in each cup and place a cherry in the center.
  • Combine cake mix, reserved pineapple juice-water mixture, oil, and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Mix with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Fill each muffin up 2/3 full with batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean, 20 to 24 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and immediately invert onto wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.4 calories, Carbohydrate 50.1 g, Cholesterol 52.3 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 262.3 mg, Sugar 35 g

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

BOOZY MINI PINEAPPLE UPSIDE CAKES



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Baked in individual ramekins, our mini pineapple upside-down cakes get a boozy makeover by adding dark rum to the recipe.

Provided by Bree Hester

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/3 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons dark rum
8 slices canned pineapple
8 maraschino cherries
2 eggs, separated
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup dark rum
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 6 (6-oz) individual baking dishes (ramekins) with butter or shortening; place on cookie sheet.
  • In medium bowl, beat 1/3 cup butter, the brown sugar and 3 tablespoons rum with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Divide mixture evenly among baking dishes. Place in oven 10 minutes or until butter and sugar are melted. Place 1 pineapple slice and 1 cherry in each baking dish; set aside.
  • In small bowl, with clean beaters, beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter and the granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in buttermilk, 1/4 cup rum, the vanilla and egg yolks. On low speed, beat in flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Fold in one-third of the beaten egg whites, then fold in remaining whites. Spoon batter evenly over topping mixture in baking dishes.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Place small heatproof dessert plate upside down over each baking dish; turn plate and dish over. Let stand 1 minute so topping drizzles over cakes. Remove dish. Serve cakes warm.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

MINI PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKES RECIPE



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Get all the deliciousness of pineapple upside down cake in our mini pineapple upside down cakes!

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

20 ounces sliced pineapple (reserve juice)
15.25 ounces yellow cake mix
3.4 ounce instant vanilla pudding mix
¼ cup sour cream
½ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
⅓ cup butter (melted)
⅔ cup brown sugar
10 maraschino cherries (halved)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 20 regular-size muffin tins with non-stick cooking spray (I like Baker's Joy for baking like this).
  • Combine cake mix, pudding mix, sour cream, vegetable oil, eggs, and reserved pineapple juice in a large bowl. Use an electric mixer (or you can beat quickly by hand) for about 2 minutes or until it's completely mixed together.
  • In another bowl, mix together melted butter and brown sugar.
  • Cut each pineapple slice into four pieces.
  • To assemble cupcakes, spoon a heaping teaspoon of the brown sugar mixture into the bottom of the tin. Place a cherry in the center (rounded side down) and then place 2 pineapple slices on top. Measure out 1/4 cup of cake batter and pour on top of pineapple slices.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until toothpick placed in the center of the cupcakes comes out clean. Let cupcakes cool for 5 minutes, then run a knife around the edges of the cupcakes to loosen them and remove from cupcake pan.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 181 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 16 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Use ripe pineapples: The riper the pineapples, the sweeter and more flavorful your upside-down cakes will be.
  • Drain the pineapple slices thoroughly: This will prevent the cakes from becoming soggy.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed skillet: This will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the cakes from burning.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cakes tough.
  • Bake the cakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the cakes are cooked through.
  • Let the cakes cool completely before inverting them: This will help to prevent them from breaking.

Conclusion:

Mini pineapple upside-down cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that are perfect for any occasion. They are made with a simple cake batter that is topped with pineapple slices, brown sugar, and butter. The cakes are then baked until golden brown and inverted onto a serving plate. Serve them warm or at room temperature with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.

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