Best 10 Pineapple Upside Down Cake In A Muffin Pan Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful fusion of pineapple and caramel flavors with our guide to the perfect pineapple upside down cake baked in muffin pans. This delectable treat is an irresistible combination of sweet and tangy pineapple chunks nestled atop a buttery, caramelized sugar base, all encased in a tender and fluffy cake. Whether you're hosting a brunch, craving a sweet snack, or seeking the perfect dessert to satisfy your cravings, this article will lead you on a culinary adventure, empowering you to create a mini cake masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN MUFFIN CAKES



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A friend submitted this recipe to a cookbook our school district was compiling. The first time I made them, the whole family declared the recipe a winner. Delicious and healthy to boot, they remain favorites to this day. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup packed brown sugar or 3 tablespoons brown sugar substitute blend
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 canned pineapple slices
CAKES:
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fat-free lemon or vanilla Greek yogurt
1/4 cup fat-free milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Coat 12 muffin cups with cooking spray. Mix brown sugar and melted butter; divide among prepared cups. Quarter each pineapple slice; place one piece in each cup. , For cakes, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 3-5 minutes; beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with yogurt and milk, beating well after each addition. , Fill prepared cups two-thirds full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 12-15 minutes. Cool in pan 2 minutes; invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE IN A MUFFIN PAN



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Make and share this Pineapple Upside-Down Cake in a Muffin Pan recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Golf Gal

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 eggs
2/3 cup sugar
4 tablespoons pineapple juice
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter or 4 tablespoons butter
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple rings
6 maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Preheat over to 350 degrees. Spray your muffin tins with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Bake time 10-15 minutes.
  • 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 a layer of the warm brown sugar mixture into the bottom of each muffin tin, then place a pineapple ring on top of brown sugar mixture. Add a cherry in the middle of each pineapple ring. 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.5, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 82.3, Sodium 257.3, Carbohydrate 72.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 58.3, Protein 4.2

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

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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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

3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
9 slices canned pineapple in juice, drained
5 maraschino cherries
1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup solid vegetable shortening
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup milk

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.

MINI PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKES



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These mini pineapple upside down cakes are super easy to make using a boxed cake mix, canned pineapple rings, and maraschino cherries. They're just like the classic but in handheld portions, and still feature that enticing caramel-like crust that everyone loves.

Provided by Amanda Formaro

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup dark brown sugar
20 oz pineapple rings (canned, with 1/3 of the juice reserved)
6 maraschino cherries
15.25 oz yellow cake mix (or white, plus ingredients on back of box substituting water with the reserved pineapple juice)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350F and spray the jumbo muffin pan with non-stick spray.
  • In a small pot on the stovetop, melt 1/2 cup of butter. Once melted, add the brown sugar stirring constantly for about 3 minutes. Add 2 Tablespoons of this brown sugar mixture to each of the cavities in the jumbo muffin pan.
  • Add one pineapple ring to each muffin section. Place a cherry in the center.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, add the dry cake mix plus the ingredients listed on the back of your cake mix box (MINUS the water) and 1/3 cup of juice reserved from the canned pineapple rings. Use a hand mixer to combine thoroughly.
  • Divide evenly between the muffin cups.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to set for another 10 minutes.
  • Use a butter knife to loosen the cakes inside the pan. Place a cooling rack on the top of the muffin pan, upside down, and in one motion flip both the rack and pan upside down onto a large baking sheet to catch any drippings.
  • Wait for another 5 minutes. Lift the pan slowly and the cakes will come out.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cake, Calories 512 kcal, Carbohydrate 88 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Sodium 664 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 58 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g

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.

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

GRANDMA'S SKILLET PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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This skillet pineapple upside-down cake is baked in a cast iron skillet and served warm. It is wonderful!

Provided by Jen S.

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 stick butter
1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
1 (20 ounce) can sliced pineapple
1 (4 ounce) jar cherries
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups white sugar
½ cup butter
2 eggs
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Melt 1 stick butter in the bottom of a cast iron skillet over medium heat, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and sprinkle brown sugar evenly over butter. Add pineapple slices on top of sugar in 1 decorative layer with a cherry in the middle of each pineapple ring. Set aside.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  • Cream sugar and butter together in a bowl. Add eggs and mix. Add flour mixture and milk in an alternating fashion. Add vanilla extract and mix well. Pour mixture evenly over pineapples in the skillet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cake is golden brown, about 40 minutes.
  • Let cake cool in the skillet for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.2 calories, Carbohydrate 77.2 g, Cholesterol 73.3 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 339.6 mg, Sugar 61.2 g

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

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

Tips:

  • Use ripe pineapple: This will ensure that your cake is moist and flavorful. Fresh pineapple is ideal, but you can also use canned pineapple if necessary.
  • Brown the butter: Browning the butter adds a nutty flavor to the cake. Be sure to watch the butter carefully so that it doesn't burn.
  • Use a muffin pan with a non-stick coating: This will help the cakes come out of the pan easily.
  • Let the cakes cool completely before inverting them: This will prevent the cakes from breaking.
  • Serve the cakes warm or at room temperature: This is when they are at their best.

Conclusion:

Pineapple upside-down cake is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. This recipe for pineapple upside-down cake muffins is a fun twist on the traditional cake. The muffins are easy to make and can be served warm or at room temperature. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or a special treat for your family.

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