Calling all dessert lovers, this article will guide you through the art of creating a classic pineapple upside-down cake from scratch in a 13x9 pan. This timeless treat combines the tropical flavors of pineapple with a moist and caramelized cake base, topped with a luscious cherry center. This easy-to-follow guide will break down the process into simple steps, ensuring a perfectly executed cake that will delight your taste buds.
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PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
Butter and brown sugar topped with pineapple and maraschino cherries form the decadent topping on this classic pineapple upside-down cake.
Provided by Land O'Lakes
Categories Sheet Upside-down Apple Pineapple Sweet Baking Fruit Fruit Cake Dessert Cake Dessert
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Melt 1/3 cup butter in 13x9-inch ungreased baking pan in oven. Stir in 3/4 cup brown sugar. Spread mixture evenly in pan.
- Arrange 12 pineapple slices on top. Place cherry in center and between each pineapple slice, if desired.
- Combine flour, baking powder and salt in bowl; set aside.
- Combine 1 cup brown sugar and 2/3 cup butter in bowl; beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Continue beating, adding 1 egg at a time, until well mixed. Stir in vanilla. Gradually add flour mixture alternately with milk, beating at low speed and scraping bowl often after each addition.
- Gently spread batter over pineapple. Bake 35-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Loosen sides of cake from pan by running knife around inside of pan. Invert cake onto serving platter; let stand 5 minutes. Remove pan. Cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450 calories, Fat 17 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 90 milligrams, Sodium 340 milligrams, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 4 grams
PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE III
This recipe for pineapple upside-down cake delivers a classic version of a favorite dessert in a 9x13-inch size.
Provided by BUCHKO
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Pineapple Dessert Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Grease a 9x13 inch pan and preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Drain crushed pineapple and reserve juice. Combine margarine, brown sugar, pineapple and 2 tablespoons pineapple juice. Spread onto the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Add enough water to remaining juice to make 1 1/3 cup of liquid. Set aside.
- Combine flour and baking powder. Set aside.
- Cream shortening and white sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, and beat for 1 minute. Add flour mixture alternately with juice, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Pour over pineapple mixture in pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 5 minutes and then turn out.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 20.6 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 124.1 mg, Sugar 24.1 g
PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
Trisha Yearwood shows off her easy, classic pineapple upside-down cake on Food Network.
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the butter in an 8-by-8-by-2-inch square baking pan and set it over low heat to melt. When melted, sprinkle the brown sugar over the butter. Arrange the pineapple rings in a single layer on top of the sugar, making 3 rows. Cut the maraschino cherries in half, and place one half, cut-side up, in the center of each pineapple ring. Set the pan aside.
- Sift the flour, baking powder and salt, then sift once more. Set aside. Using an electric mixer, mix together the shortening, granulated sugar, egg and vanilla. Blend in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with flour. Stir only enough after each addition to combine.
- Pour the batter carefully into the pineapple-lined baking pan and bake for 40 minutes. Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center or pressing the cake lightly with a fingertip; if the impression springs back, the cake is done. Run a knife around the edges of the pan and place a serving dish on top. Invert the cake onto the serving dish. Leave the pan inverted over the cake for several moments to allow the syrup to soak into the cake.
EASY PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
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
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
This recipe is by far the best Pineapple Upside Down cake that I've ever made. It is also quick and easy. The cake is very moist and rises much higher than the average recipe. The combination of pineapple cake mix and pineapple juice isn't overwhelming either. I've been meaning to edit this for ages, however it looks so much better if you use dark brown sugar. Also if you'd like more topping, use 3/4 cup butter with 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar.
Provided by ElaineM
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Melt butter in a 9x13 pan in oven.
- Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over butter in pan.
- Drain canned pineapple into a measuring cup.
- Place pineapple slices evenly in pan, cutting the last two in half to cover pan.
- Place the maraschino cherry halves in the center of the pineapple slices, cut side up.
- Combine the rest of ingredients in a large mixing bowl on slow speed for 30 seconds.
- Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Pour batter into pan.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool 5 minutes and turn cake out onto a serving platter, pineapple side up.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 316, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 82.3, Sodium 233.3, Carbohydrate 36.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 34.3, Protein 2.5
EASY PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
Here's a traditional recipe for pineapple upside down cake that's been updated with packaged items for convenience. -Karen Ann Bland from Gove, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 12-15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pour butter into a well-greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice. Arrange pineapple slices in prepared pan; place a pecan half in the center of each slice. Combine the apricot preserves and reserved pineapple juice; spoon over pineapple slices. , Prepare cake batter according to package directions; pour over pineapple., Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Immediately invert onto a large serving platter. Cool slightly; serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 2h15m
Yield about 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Cut out a circle of parchment or wax paper and place it in the bottom of a 9 x 2-inch round cake pan. Lightly butter the sides of the pan.
- To make the topping: Heat a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the butter and cook, stirring occasionally, until it's browned and has a nutty aroma, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and whisk in the brown sugar and rum. Pour the butter-sugar mixture into the cake pan. Using a rubber spatula, spread the mixture out so it to covers the bottom of the pan.
- Quarter the pineapple lengthwise, core, and slice it into about twenty 3/8-inch-thick slices. Arrange some of the pineapple slices in a slightly overlapping ring around the inside of the pan, leaving the center open. Place 3 of the slices in the center in a triangle pattern. Press the slices into the butter-sugar mixture.
- To make the cake: Using a sieve over a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl with a hand-held electric mixer, combine the butter and sugar and mix at a low speed until just incorporated. Raise the speed to high and mix until light and fluffy, about 10 minutes. (Occasionally turn the mixer off, and scrape the sides of the bowl down with a rubber spatula.)
- Add the eggs one at time, waiting for each one to be fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Reduce the speed of the mixer to low. Add the flour mixture in 3 additions alternating with the milk in 2 additions. Raise the speed to medium and mix briefly until a smooth batter is formed.
- Pour the batter onto the pineapple-lined pan. Place the pan on a baking sheet and bake the cake, rotating the pan once during cooking, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cakes comes out clean, about 45 to 55 minutes. Remove the cake from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Run a knife around the edge of the pan to release the cake. Carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate and remove the parchment paper. Let cool completely before serving.
PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE FROM SCRATCH
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
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
PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
Can you imagine a world without pineapple upside-down cake? Neither can we! And this recipe is by far the greatest of all time. Brown sugar and butter create a rich, caramel glaze that coats juicy pineapple rings, maraschino cherries and a golden-brown cake-what's not to love? But the true secret to this cake's beauty is in the "flip" that happens when you remove it from the oven. It might sound intimidating, but it's so much easier than you think! The result is a picture-perfect upside-down pineapple cake made from scratch.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. In 9-inch square pan, melt butter in oven. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over melted butter. Arrange pineapple slices over brown sugar. Place cherry in center of each pineapple slice.
- In medium bowl, beat remaining ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour batter over pineapple and cherries.
- Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately place heatproof serving plate upside down over pan; turn plate and pan over. Leave pan over cake a few minutes so brown sugar mixture can drizzle over cake; remove pan. Serve warm. Store cake loosely covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg
CLASSIC PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
This pineapple upside-down cake is a classic recipe that never goes out of style! It's delicious with the traditional pineapple, but try it with peaches or a combination of cranberries and orange. -Bernardine Melton, Paola, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan, combine butter and brown sugar. Drain pineapple, reserving 1/3 cup juice. Arrange 9 pineapple slices in a single layer over sugar (refrigerate any remaining slices for another use). Sprinkle pecans over pineapple; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored. Gradually add sugar, beating well. Blend in vanilla and reserved pineapple juice. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to batter, beating well. , In a small bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Spoon into pan., Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before inverting onto serving plate. Place a cherry in the center of each pineapple slice. If desired, serve with whipped topping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 193mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
SWEET PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
Just like Gramma used to make for me only much simpler now! Still takes me back to my younger day in her kitchen though!
Provided by LAURIE
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 1 13x9 pan, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Place margarine in 13x9 pan and place in oven while preheating.
- Watch so that it melts but does not burn.
- Remove pan from oven.
- Sprinkle brown sugar evenly in pan.
- Arrange pineapple slices in the sugar.
- Easiest method is 4 down the middle and 3 on each side of that.
- Place cherry half, rounded side down in the middle of each ring.
- Pour cake mix carefully over the fruit.
- Bake at 375°F for 45-55 minutes until toothpick in center comes out clean.
- Let stand 5 minutes to let topping slightly set.
- Place large platter or cookie sheet over cake and carefully turn upside down.
- Let stand a few minutes for the topping to run out.
- Remove pan and cool completely.
- Great served slightly warm with whipping cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.4, Fat 16, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 47.4, Sodium 348.6, Carbohydrate 59.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 42.6, Protein 3.8
Tips:
- Use fresh pineapple. Fresh pineapple has a brighter flavor and a more tender texture than canned pineapple.
- Use a heavy-duty baking dish. A heavy-duty baking dish will help to prevent the cake from burning.
- Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the cake tough.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking the cake will make it dry.
- Let the cake cool completely before inverting it onto a serving plate. This will help to prevent the cake from breaking.
Conclusion:
Pineapple upside-down cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its sweet and tangy flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, give pineapple upside-down cake a try.
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