Best 14 Pineapple Upside Down Cake V Recipes

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Welcome to the delectable world of pineapple upside down cake, a classic dessert that combines the sweet and tangy flavors of pineapple with a moist and fluffy cake. This iconic cake is a beloved treat, perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to special celebrations. In this article, we will guide you through the culinary journey of creating the perfect pineapple upside down cake, ensuring that each bite transports you to a tropical paradise. We will explore various recipes, each offering a unique twist on this timeless classic, ensuring that you find the perfect recipe to satisfy your taste buds and impress your loved ones.

Let's cook with our recipes!

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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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

Topping
1/3 cup Land O Lakes® Butter
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
12 slices pineapple, * well drained
1 (10-ounce) jar maraschino cherries, stems removed
Cake
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2/3 cup Land O Lakes® Butter softened
3 large Land O Lakes® Eggs
2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup milk

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

OLD FASHIONED PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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This old-fashioned cake recipe delivers a really good take on the dessert classic: pineapple upside-down cake.

Provided by Cathy

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 eggs
½ cup butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 (20 ounce) can sliced pineapple
10 maraschino cherries, halved
1 cup sifted cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • In a 10-inch heavy skillet with a heat-resistant handle (I use a cast iron skillet), melt 1/2 cup butter over very low heat. Remove from heat, and sprinkle brown sugar evenly over pan. Arrange pineapple slices to cover bottom of skillet. Distribute cherries around pineapple; set aside.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Separate the eggs into two bowls. In a large bowl, beat egg whites just until soft peaks form. Add granulated sugar gradually, beating well after each addition. Beat until medium-stiff peaks form. In a small bowl, beat egg yolks at high speed until very thick and yellow. With a wire whisk or rubber scraper, using an over-and-under motion, gently fold egg yolks and flour mixture into whites until blended. Fold in 1 tablespoon melted butter or margarine and almond extract. Spread batter evenly over pineapple in skillet.
  • Bake until surface springs back when gently pressed with fingertip and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 to 35 minutes. Loosen the edges of the cake with table knife. Cool the cake for 5 minutes before inverting onto serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.1 calories, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 84.9 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 183.1 mg, Sugar 43 g

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE V



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This recipe makes a two-layer pineapple upside-down cake using cake mix and canned pineapple.

Provided by Donna

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Upside-Down Cake Recipes     Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained
¼ cup butter
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup flaked coconut
1 (8 ounce) can sliced pineapple, drained with juice reserved
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained with juice reserved
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat the bottoms and sides of each 9 inch round cake pan with 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Sprinkle the bottom of each pan with 1/4 cup of brown sugar.
  • In one of the pans, sprinkle coconut over the brown sugar. Lay pineapple rings in a single layer on top of coconut. Place a cherry in the center of each ring. In the other pan, spread the drained crushed pineapple.
  • Mix the cake as directed on package, but substitute reserved pineapple juice in place of water. Divide batter between the 2 pans. Remember which pan has the pineapple rings in it.
  • Bake for 40 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean. Cool in pans for 20 minutes.
  • While the bottoms of the cake pans are still warm to the touch, invert the layer with the crushed pineapple out onto a serving dish, then gently invert the layer with the pineapple rings on top of it for a dazzling two layer pineapple upside down cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.5 calories, Carbohydrate 57.7 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 323.7 mg, Sugar 34.7 g

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 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.

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Tear off 4 sheets of nonstick foil. Mound 1 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar and 1 tablespoon unsalted butter on each sheet. Top each mound with a 1/2-inch-thick pineapple ring and put a maraschino cherry in the middle, then top each with an upside-down shortcake shell. Fold in the sides of the foil and seal to form a packet. Grill over medium-high heat, 12 minutes. To serve, flip the cakes pineapple-side up.

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

CLASSIC PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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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

1/3 cup butter, melted
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 can (20 ounces) sliced pineapple
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3 large eggs, separated, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
9 maraschino cherries
Whipped topping, optional

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.

FRESH PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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The classic pineapple upside down cake made with fresh pineapple. Serve with dollops of creme fraiche.

Provided by Veruschka

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

¾ cup butter
¾ cup packed dark brown sugar
¾ cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup white sugar
3 eggs
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 fresh pineapple - peeled, cored and cut into rings

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
  • Melt the butter. Brush a little bit of the butter on the inside of a 9-inch cake pan.
  • Mix 5 tablespoons of the butter with the dark brown sugar and 1/4 cup of the pineapple juice. Place this mixture in the bottom of the cake pan. Arrange the pineapple rings on the brown sugar mixture in a decorative pattern (be creative). Set pan aside.
  • Stir together the flour, salt, white sugar, and baking powder.
  • Separate the eggs. Beat the whites until stiff but not dry.
  • Beat two of the egg yolks until lemony yellow. Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup pineapple juice, vanilla, and remaining melted butter. Add this mixture to the flour mixture. Gently fold in the egg whites. Pour batter over the top of the brown sugar and pineapple rings.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cake springs back when lightly touched with a finger, about 30 minutes. Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes then cover pan tightly with a serving dish and invert so that the pineapple side is up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.8 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 282.3 mg, Sugar 27.3 g

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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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

1/4 cup butter
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
9 slices pineapple in juice (from 20-oz can), drained
9 maraschino cherries without stems, if desired
1 1/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup shortening
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1 egg

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

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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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

1/2 cup butter
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 (20 ounce) can sliced pineapple
6 maraschino cherries, cut in half lengthwise
1 (18 ounce) package duncan hines supreme pineapple cake mix
1 (4 ounce) box vanilla instant pudding mix
1 cup pineapple juice, from canned pineapple with a bit of water added
1/2 cup canola oil
4 eggs

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

MEAN CHEF'S PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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I adopted this recipe after its original poster, Mean Chef, departed the site. Mean posted it on Feb 5, 2003, and made these comments: "This version of the pineapple upside-down cake is absolutely stunning. You will impress everyone."

Provided by newspapergal

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 10inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 12

14 pineapple slices (rings from 1 1/2 20 ounce cans packed in Unsweetened pineapple juice)
1/4 cup pecan halves
1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt, preferably kosher
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup creme fraiche (homemade or store-bought) or 1 cup sour cream
6 ounces unsalted butter, divided and at room tempature
1/2 cup dark brown sugar (lightly packed)
1 tablespoon Bourbon (optional)
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Use a 10-inch (measure across the bottom) cast iron pan. (although this cake can be made in a round cake pan, it is better if you use cast iron).
  • Drain pineapple slices and place on paper towels to absorb moisture. (you will need 8 whole slices; the other 6 will be cut in half).
  • Whisk or stir the flour, baking powder, and salt together just to blend; set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, stir the vanilla into the creme fraiche or sour cream; set aside.
  • Melt 2 oz of butter in the cast iron pan.
  • Add the brown sugar and bourbon (if using) and cook over medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the sugar melts.
  • Place 1 whole pineapple slice in the center of the pan and 7 whole slices surrounding it.
  • Place the half slices side by side against the sides of the pan, the two cut edges down touching the brown sugar.
  • Place pecan halves in the middle of each pineapple slice and in the gaps between the fruit.
  • Place remaining butter (4 oz.) and the granulated sugar in the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or use a hand-held mixer, and beat on medium-high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed.
  • The butter and sugar must be beaten until light and fluffy; don't rush it- the process can take 3 to 4 minutes with a heavy-duty mixer and 6 to 8 minutes with a hand-held mixer.
  • Reduce speed to medium adding eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Working with a rubber spatula, carefully fold in dry ingredients and creme fraiche alternately- 3 additions of dry ingredients, 2 of creme fraiche. (you will end up with a thick batter).
  • Spoon batter over pineapple and smooth the top by spreading the batter with an offset spatula.
  • Put the cast iron pan in the oven and bake for 20 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of cake comes out clean (test in a couple places to be certain).
  • As soon as the cake is removed from the oven, turn it out onto a round plate large enough to hold the cake.
  • If any of the fruit sticks to the skillet, use a small spatula to place it back on the cake.
  • NOTE: The cake can be kept wrapped in plastic at room temperature overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5496.2, Fat 258.2, SaturatedFat 147.4, Cholesterol 1063.8, Sodium 3363.8, Carbohydrate 786, Fiber 40.6, Sugar 538.6, Protein 55.4

EASY PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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

Provided by RecipeNut

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18 ounce) box yellow cake mix
3 eggs (or as called for by your cake mix)
1/3 cup oil (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 1/3 cups water (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 cup dark brown sugar
1/4-1/2 cup butter
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple slices
1 (8 ounce) jar maraschino cherries (optional)
walnut halves (optional)

Steps:

  • Follow instructions on cake box for making an oblong single layer cake.
  • Prepare cake batter and set aside.
  • Cut up butter in small pieces and place all over the bottom of the oblong pan specified on cake box.
  • Sprinkle brown sugar generously over the butter.
  • Place pan on the stove (or in the oven) and heat slowly until butter and sugar melt to a liquid then remove from heat.
  • Evenly space the pineapple slices around the bottom of pan in the heated sugar and butter.
  • Place the cherries and nuts between the pineapple slices (Tho the cherries and nuts look nice and taste great, they are optional).
  • Pour cake batter on top of the pineapple/cherry/nut mixture.
  • Place in oven and bake as directed on cake box.
  • As soon as cake is done place a plate over the cake and turn upside down and carefully remove pan.
  • If you wait too long the sugar will harden and be difficult to remove.
  • Note: Peaches may be used in place of pineapple.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573.9, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 86.3, Sodium 506.7, Carbohydrate 86.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 61.4, Protein 5.6

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

Tips:

  • Choose ripe pineapples: Using ripe pineapples ensures they are sweet and juicy, enhancing the cake's flavor.
  • Use a 9-inch cast iron skillet: This allows for even heat distribution and a crispy caramelized topping.
  • Make sure the butter is melted and cooled slightly before adding the sugar: This prevents the sugar from crystallizing and ensures a smooth caramel sauce.
  • Arrange the pineapple rings in a single layer: Overcrowding the pan will prevent even cooking and caramelization.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: Overbaking will dry out the cake.
  • Let the cake cool for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate: This allows the caramel sauce to set and prevents the cake from breaking.

Conclusion:

Pineapple upside-down cake is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its sweet and tangy pineapple topping and moist, buttery cake, it's the perfect treat for any occasion. By following these tips, you can create a delicious and beautiful pineapple upside-down cake that will be the star of your next gathering.

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