Best 8 Pineapple Cherry Upside Down Cake Recipes

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Searching for the ultimate recipe to create a delightful pineapple cherry upside down cake? This tantalizing dessert combines the tropical sweetness of pineapple with the vibrant tartness of cherries, all nestled in a golden brown caramelized sauce. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. Dive into the world of upside-down cakes and discover the perfect balance of flavors, textures, and presentation that will make any occasion extra special.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PINEAPPLE-CHERRY UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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A little twist on the traditional pineapple upside-down cake with extra cherry and pineapple. A quick, easy, and flavorful classic that can be served warm or at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate leftovers (if there are any).

Provided by Naomi Boyko

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 (14 ounce) can pineapple slices, drained and juice reserved
15 maraschino cherries, or more to taste
1 (14 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained and juice reserved, divided
1 (15.25 ounce) package cherry chip cake mix
1 cup juice from canned pineapple
3 eggs, lightly beaten
½ cup melted butter
1 ½ fluid ounces rum

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Put 1/2 cup butter into a 9x13-inch cake pan and heat in the preheated oven until melted. Remove from oven and brush sides of pan with some of the melted butter.
  • Evenly sprinkle brown sugar over the melted butter in the pan. Place pineapple rings on top of the sugar-butter layer. Place maraschino cherries in the middle of the pineapple rings and decorate in between as desired. Reserve 1/2 cup crushed pineapple and fill the gaps with remaining crushed pineapple to completely cover the pan. Drain the reserved crushed pineapple very well.
  • Combine cake mix, 1 cup pineapple juice, eggs, and 1/2 cup melted butter in a large bowl; beat using an electric mixer on low speed until moistened. Increase speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes. Mix in rum and the reserved 1/2 cup crushed pineapple. Stir to thoroughly combine. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth out with a spatula.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, making sure not to push all the way through the bottom of the cake, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Remove cake from the oven and immediately run a knife around the edge of the pan to thoroughly loosen it from the sides. Let cool in pan for a few minutes. Place serving platter upside-down over the pan while cake is still warm and, holding both together, flip over and leave pan on for a couple minutes. Slowly and carefully lift cake pan from cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.7 calories, Carbohydrate 63 g, Cholesterol 87.2 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 361.3 mg, Sugar 46.3 g

DEE'S CHERRY PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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I made this dump cake up when I had 1 cup of cherry pie filling left over and my SIL likes pineapple upside down cake so I thought why not...

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 cake, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup cherry pie filling
1 teaspoon almond flavoring, divided
1 teaspoon rum flavoring, divided
1 teaspoon brandy flavoring, divided
20 ounces drained pineapple slices
1 cup brown sugar
18 ounces yellow cake mix
1/4 cup oil
3 eggs

Steps:

  • Mix 1/2 teaspoon of the almond, rum and brandy flavorings into the cherry pie filling.
  • Spread cherry mixture in the bottom of a 9x13 cake pan.
  • Put the pineapple slices on top of cherry pie filling.
  • Put brown sugar on top of pineapple.
  • Mix the cake mix, oil, eggs and balance of the flavorings together.
  • Pour over top of the brown sugar.
  • Bake in a 375 degree Fahrenheit oven for the time recommended on cake box or until browned and toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.9, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 64.5, Sodium 369.5, Carbohydrate 74.9, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 48.6, Protein 4.5

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

PINEAPPLE CHERRY CAKE



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When our granddaughter visits on weekends, I try to find something fun for her to do. This pineapple cherry dump cake recipe is super simple for her to fix. -Melissa Defauw, Auburn Hills, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 can (21 ounces) cherry or blueberry pie filling
1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
3/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Evenly sprinkle pineapple in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Carefully spread with pie filling. Sprinkle with dry cake mix and drizzle with butter. , Bake until top is golden brown, 50-60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 297mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g 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

PINEAPPLE & CHERRY UPSIDE-DOWN SANDWICH CAKE



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This nostalgic sponge layer-cake is a trip down memory lane, fit for any afternoon tea party - fill generously with jam and vanilla cream

Provided by Sarah Cook

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield Cuts into about 10 slices

Number Of Ingredients 13

250g pack butter , melted, plus a knob to grease
250g golden caster sugar , plus 2 tbsp
1 can pineapple rings
3 glacé cherries , halved (we used red dyed ones to keep it classic, but the choice is yours)
300g plain flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp vanilla extract
4 large eggs
little icing sugar , for dusting
6 tbsp cherry jam
250ml double cream
1 tbsp caster sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Grease 2 x 20cm round cake tins and line bases and sides with baking parchment. Scatter the 2 tbsp caster sugar in the base of one of the tins. Drain the pineapple over a bowl to catch the juices. Measure 100ml of juice into a big mixing bowl. Pat dry 3 pineapple rings with kitchen paper and halve horizontally. Arrange in the sugared tin, then add the glacé cherries.
  • Add the melted butter, sugar, flour, baking powder, vanilla and eggs to the pineapple juice, and beat with an electric whisk until smooth. Divide the mixture evenly between the tins - it should be runny enough to pour over the pineapple to cover. Bake for 30 mins or until a skewer poked into the middle comes out clean. Leave for 5 mins, then turn out the cakes onto a wire rack (pineapple-side up), peel off the parchment and cool.
  • Spread the jam over the cooled sponge without the pineapple. Whisk the cream, sugar and vanilla until thick, then spoon over the jam. Gently sit the pineapple sponge on top, and dust with a little icing sugar. Best eaten within 48 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610 calories, Fat 37 grams fat, SaturatedFat 22 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 63 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 43 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

PINEAPPLE-CHERRY UPSIDE DOWN BUNDT CAKE



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Make and share this Pineapple-Cherry Upside Down Bundt Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lelandra

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple slices, juice reserved
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries
1 (15 1/4 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1 (3 1/2 ounce) box vanilla pudding mix
3 eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup milk, plus more as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Spray a bundt pan with nonstick spray.
  • Evenly pour the melted butter into the bottom of the bundt pan and top with the brown sugar.
  • Cut the pineapple rings in half and, alternating with the cherries, place into the butter-brown sugar mixture in the bottom of the pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cake and pudding mixes together. Add the reserved pineapple juice and milk. Add the eggs and vegetable oil, and mix until fully blended.
  • Pour the batter evenly over the pineapple and cherries.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, following the cake mix instructions for a bundt pan, until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool the cake for about 10 minutes before running a knife around the edges and inner ring of the pan. Invert onto a serving plate and slice between pineapple rings to serve.
  • Tip.
  • When you add the reserved pineapple juice and milk in step 4, they should equal 1 cup of liquid. If you like, you can first pour the reserved pineapple juice into a liquid measuring cup. Add enough milk until you have 1 cup of liquid. Add the liquid to the combined cake-and-pudding mix, then proceed with the recipe.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5125.8, Fat 233.8, SaturatedFat 82, Cholesterol 822.1, Sodium 4565.4, Carbohydrate 734.1, Fiber 22.4, Sugar 536.9, Protein 45.6

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE WITH DRIED CHERRIES



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Categories     Cake     Mixer     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Low Fat     Cherry     Pineapple     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 20-ounce can unsweetened whole pineapple slices in juice
2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
1/4 cup dried tart cherries
3/4 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 large egg whites
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sugar
2 large egg yolks
1/3 cup low-fat (1%) milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Drain pineapple, reserving 5 tablespoons juice. Set aside 1 whole pineapple slice; cut 4 slices in half (reserve remainder for another use).
  • Melt butter in 9-inch-diameter cake pan with 2-inch-high sides over low heat. Transfer 1 1/2 tablespoons butter to small bowl and reserve; leave remaining butter in pan. Add brown sugar and 3 tablespoons pineapple juice to pan. Stir over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens slightly, about 45 seconds. Remove from heat. Place whole pineapple slice in center of pan atop sugar mixture. Surround with halved pineapple slices, rounded side toward pan edge. Sprinkle cherries in hollows of pineapple slices.
  • Mix flour and baking powder in small bowl. Using electric mixer, beat egg whites and salt in large bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar; beat until stiff peaks form. Using same beaters, beat yolks and 1/4 cup sugar in another large bowl until well blended. Mix in milk, vanilla and reserved 1 1/2 tablespoons butter. Beat in flour mixture just until blended. Fold whites into batter in 3 additions. Spread batter over pineapple slices in pan.
  • Bake cake until golden and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool in pan 5 minutes. Place platter over cake; then invert cake onto platter. Remove pan; rearrange any fruit that may have become dislodged. Cool cake on platter 30 minutes. Brush 2 tablespoons pineapple juice over pineapple. Cool completely.

Tips:

  • To ensure the cake bakes evenly, use a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this will make the cake tough.
  • Use fresh pineapple and cherries for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have maraschino cherries, you can use fresh cherries instead.
  • Be sure to grease and flour the baking pan before adding the batter.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool for at least 10 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate.
  • Serve the cake warm or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

This pineapple cherry upside-down cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet and tangy flavors of the pineapple and cherries pair perfectly with the moist and fluffy cake. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!

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