Best 8 Pineapple Spice Cake Recipes

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The perfect combination of sweet and tangy, pineapple spice cake is a classic dessert that is sure to please everyone at your next gathering. With its moist, fluffy texture and warm, inviting spices, this cake is sure to be a hit. While there are many different recipes for pineapple spice cake, finding the best one can be a challenge. This article will provide you with some tips for creating the perfect pineapple spice cake, as well as a few of our favorite recipes.

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SPICY PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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This very easy and yummy cake is an old New England recipe from my grandmother using gingerbread instead of the standard yellow cake. Serve warm with whipped cream.

Provided by Michelle Satterfield

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup dark brown sugar
½ cup butter, melted
1 (15.25 ounce) can pineapple rings, juice drained and reserved
8 maraschino cherries, or more as needed
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking soda
2 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
2 cups molasses
1 cup hot water

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Pour the melted butter in a 9x13-inch baking dish, then sprinkle the brown sugar all around. Arrange the pineapple rings in a single layer in the baking dish, placing a maraschino cherry in the center of each ring. Set aside.
  • Combine the flour, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and salt in a bowl. Beat 1 cup butter and the white sugar with an electric mixer in another bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and molasses. Gradually stir the flour mixture into the liquid ingredients, alternating with the hot water and reserved pineapple juice, until just combined. Slowly pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan, being careful not to move the arranged pineapple slices.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool the cake in the pan completely on a wire rack. When the cake is cool, run a paring knife between the cake and the edge of the pan. Cover the cake pan with a plate, and invert it to tip the cake out of the pan and onto the plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.8 calories, Carbohydrate 93.2 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 519.9 mg, Sugar 53.6 g

3-INGREDIENT PINEAPPLE SPICE CAKE



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Provided by Hungry Girl

Categories     Dessert Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 3/4 cups moist-style spice cake mix (about 1/2 box)
One 8-oz. can crushed pineapple in juice, drained
1/4 cup (about 2 large) egg whites or fat-free liquid egg substitute
Optional: light whipped topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8" X 8" baking pan with nonstick spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine cake mix, drained pineapple, and egg whites/substitute. Mix thoroughly. (Batter will be thick.)
  • Transfer to the baking pan, and smooth out the top. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes, until a toothpick or knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186

SPICED PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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I often bake this beautiful cake in my large cast-iron skillet and turn it out onto a pizza pan. -Jennifer Sergesketter, Newburgh, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/3 cups butter, softened, divided
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple slices, drained
10 to 12 maraschino cherries
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, melt 2/3 cup butter; stir in brown sugar. Spread in the bottom of an ungreased heavy 12-in. ovenproof skillet or a 13x9-in. baking pan. Arrange pineapple in a single layer over sugar mixture; place a cherry in the center of each slice. Sprinkle with pecans and set aside. , In a large bowl, cream sugar and remaining butter until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; add alternately to batter with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. , Carefully pour over the pineapple. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes for skillet, 50-60 minutes for baking pan. Immediately invert onto a serving platter. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 467mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g 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 SPICED CAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
3 cups sugar
8 eggs
4 cups flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground clove
1 teaspoon kosher salt
6 cups ripe pineapple, peeled and medium diced
1 1/2 cups walnuts, toasted and chopped
1 vanilla bean, split
2 cups milk
6 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup spiced rum
1/2 cup peeled and thinly sliced ginger
Water, to cover
Simple syrup (11 ounces sugar and 8 ounces water, boiled and then allowed to cool)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix the oil and sugar together. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
  • Sift together the dry ingredients. Add dry ingredients to the wet mix. Fold in the pineapple and the walnuts.
  • Bake in 3 (8-inch) ring molds ring molds, greased and floured for 35 minutes or 2 (9-inch) greased and floured cake pans for 1 hour. They are done when the center bounces back.
  • Rum cream: Put the vanilla bean and milk together in a saucepan, and bring to a simmer. Turn off the flame, and allow to steep for 10 minutes. Whisk the egg yolks and sugar in a bowl until sugar dissolves and mixture is a pale yellow. Stir in the hot milk and rum. Return the custard to the pan over low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until custard thickens slightly. Strain custard through a chinois. Chill over an ice bath to stop the cooking.
  • Candied ginger: Put the ginger in a small saucepan, and add enough water to cover. Bring the pot to a boil. Drain the water, leaving the ginger and refresh with more cold water. Bring to boil again. Follow this step one more time. After the last time, add the simple syrup to the strained ginger and bring to a simmer. Cook for half an hour. Strain the ginger and spread out on a plate to cool. Save the ginger infused syrup for another dessert.
  • Assembly: Cut cake into approximately 1-inch slices. Place one slice on a dessert plate and pour a desired amount of rum cream over the slice. Garnish with the candied ginger.

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN NUTTY SPICE CAKE



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

14 tablespoons butter, melted
1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
1/2 cup pineapple juice
12 ounces pineapple rings
5 to 10 maraschino cherries
1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a cast iron skillet on medium heat add 6 tablespoons butter, the brown sugar and pineapple juice. Simmer for a few minutes until sugar dissolves then remove from heat. Arrange pineapple slices and cherries in sugar glaze filling in spaces with cherries.
  • In a large bowl sift flour, baking powder, salt, cloves, cinnamon and sugar. In a smaller bowl whisk egg, milk, vanilla and remaining butter. Pour wet ingredients over dry and blend until just combined, fold in walnuts. Pour cake batter into the cast iron skillet. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let rest for 5 minutes before turning out onto a platter.

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN SPICE CAKE



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Make and share this Pineapple Upside Down Spice Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by looneytunesfan

Categories     Dessert

Time P3DT15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup melted butter
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 (19 ounce) can pineapple slices, drained
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla
vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine butter and brown sugar. Spread over bottom of lightly greased slow cooker. Arrange pineapple on top.
  • To make cake: In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, if desired, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Add milk and flour mixture alternately, making three additions of flour and two of milk, beating well after each addition. blend in cinnamon, allspice, cloves, nutmeg and vanilla. Pour batter over pineapple slices.
  • Place dish towels over top of slow cooker (see tip). Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. To serve, slice and invert on plate. Top with vanilla ice cream.
  • TIP: To prevent accumulated moisture from dripping on the cake batter, place two clean dish towels, each folded in half (to create a total of four layers), across the top of the cooker before covering with lid.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.6, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 59.1, Sodium 222.9, Carbohydrate 57.4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 44.6, Protein 3

PINEAPPLE SHEET CAKE



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This sheet cake is perfect for serving to a crowd. It keeps so well that you can easily prepare it a day ahead and it will stay moist. I often bring it to church potlucks, and I have yet to take much of it home. -Kim Miller Spiek, Sarasota, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

CAKE:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup chopped nuts
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
CREAM CHEESE ICING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cake ingredients; beat until smooth. Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Cool. , For icing, in a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread over cake and sprinkle with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 315 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Prep the Pineapple: Use fresh pineapple for the best flavor. Cut it into small chunks and pat them dry to prevent excess moisture in the batter.
  • Spice Mix: Combine cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves for a warm and aromatic spice blend. Adjust the quantities to your taste preference.
  • Creaming Method: Ensure the butter and sugar are creamed together until light and fluffy. This step incorporates air into the batter, resulting in a tender crumb.
  • Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, allowing each to fully incorporate before adding the next. This helps prevent curdling and ensures a smooth batter.
  • Flour Mixture: Gradually add the flour mixture in batches, alternating with the pineapple mixture. Mix until just combined to avoid over-mixing.
  • Baking: Bake the cake in a preheated oven at the specified temperature. Do not open the oven door during baking, as this can cause the cake to fall.
  • Cooling: Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting. This helps prevent the frosting from melting and ensures a clean, even finish.
  • Frosting: Use a cream cheese frosting for a tangy and creamy complement to the sweet pineapple cake. Alternatively, you can use a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and pineapple juice.

Conclusion:

Indulge in the tropical flavors of this delectable Pineapple Spice Cake. The combination of sweet pineapple and warm spices creates a harmonious flavor profile that will delight your taste buds. With its tender crumb and fluffy frosting, this cake is perfect for any occasion. Follow these tips for a successful baking experience, and enjoy a slice of paradise with every bite. Happy baking!

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