Best 7 Pineapple Upside Down Cornmeal Cake Recipes

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Craving a delightful dessert that captivates with its unique flavors and textures? Look no further than the pineapple upside down cornmeal cake! This delectable treat combines the tropical sweetness of pineapple with the rustic charm of cornmeal, resulting in a cake that is both moist and flavorful. The caramelized pineapple topping adds a delightful crunch and a burst of tartness, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Whether you're hosting a special occasion or simply indulging in a sweet treat, this pineapple upside down cornmeal cake is sure to impress with its captivating taste and stunning presentation.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CORNMEAL CAKE



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Photo by Lynne Calamia

Provided by Level Agency

Categories     Sweets

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup whole milk
1 cup stone-ground cornmeal
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup dark brown sugar
6 slices canned pineapple in heavy syrup
6 maraschino cherries
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
3 tablespoons juice from canned pineapple
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, bring the milk to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat and add the cornmeal. Stir and let soak at room temperature for 30 minutes. Set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the brown sugar, and stir until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and carefully place 1 slice of pineapple in the center of the pan. Place the other 5 slices around the center slice in a circle. Place the cherries in the centers of the pineapple slices and sprinkle the nuts evenly over the fruit. Drizzle pineapple juice over top.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a medium mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the sugar to the eggs and whisk to combine. Add the canola oil and whisk. Add the cornmeal and milk mixture to the egg mixture and whisk to combine. Add the wet mixture to the flour, and stir just until combined. Pour the batter over the fruit in the skillet and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 30 minutes in the skillet. Set a platter on top of the skillet and carefully invert the cake. Serve.

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CORNMEAL CAKE



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This is taken from Alton Brown's show "Good Eats." Very different consistency (because of the cornmeal), and less sweet, but great with coffee.

Provided by Kenny Embry

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup whole milk
1 cup coarse ground cornmeal
4 ounces unsalted butter
8 ounces dark brown sugar
7 slices canned pineapple slices in syrup
7 maraschino cherries
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
3 tablespoons pineapple juice (from can)
3 whole eggs
4 3/4 ounces all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 3/4 ounces sugar
1/2 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a microwave-proof dish, bring the milk to a boil.
  • Remove the milk from the microwave and add the cornmeal.
  • Stir and let soak at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  • Once the butter has melted, add the brown sugar and stir until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and carefully place 1 slice of pineapple in the center of the pan.
  • Place the other 5 slices around the center slice in a circle.
  • Place the cherries in the centers of the pineapple slices and sprinkle the nuts evenly over the fruit.
  • Drizzle pineapple juice over top.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a medium mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, whisk the eggs.
  • Add the sugar to the eggs and whisk to combine.
  • Add the canola oil and whisk.
  • Add the cornmeal and milk mixture to the egg mixture and whisk to combine.
  • Add this to the flour and stir just until combined.
  • Pour the batter over the fruit in the skillet and bake for 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let cool for 30 minutes in the skillet.
  • Set a platter on top of the skillet and carefully invert the cake.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 856.1, Fat 42.3, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 136.7, Sodium 384.9, Carbohydrate 115, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 78.5, Protein 9.1

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CORNMEAL CAKE



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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 1 (10-inch) cake

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup whole milk
1 cup coarse-ground cornmeal
4 ounces unsalted butter (8 tablespoons)
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
6 slices canned pineapple, in heavy syrup, reserve syrup
6 maraschino cherries
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
3 tablespoons canned pineapple syrup
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 whole eggs
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a microwave-safe dish, bring the milk to a boil. Remove the milk from the microwave and add the cornmeal. Stir and let soak at room temperature for 30 minutes. Set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the brown sugar and stir until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and carefully place 1 slice of pineapple in the center of the pan. Place the other 5 slices around the center slice in a circle. Place the cherries in the centers of the pineapple slices and sprinkle the nuts evenly over the fruit. Drizzle the reserved pineapple syrup over top.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a medium mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the sugar to the eggs and whisk to combine. Add the canola oil and whisk. Add the cornmeal and milk mixture to the egg mixture and whisk to combine. Add this to the flour and stir just until combined. Pour the batter over the fruit in the skillet and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool for 30 minutes in the skillet. Set a platter on top of the skillet and carefully invert the cake.

SRI LANKAN CARAMELIZED PINEAPPLE-UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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This Sri Lankan version of pineapple upside-down cake is made with caramelized jaggery and star anise. It makes a great treat for afternoon tea. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.

Provided by Bee

Categories     Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Time 1h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

¼ cup unsalted butter
½ cup jaggery
8 slices fresh pineapple
1 ½ cups almond flour
1 cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 pod star anise
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup white sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Melt butter for topping in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add jaggery and bring to a simmer, stirring every so often until jaggery is dissolved. Once it starts to bubble, turn off heat and immediately pour the mixture into a 9-inch round cake pan. Arrange pineapple slices on top of the caramel mixture. Set aside while you prepare the cake.
  • Combine almond flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Grind star anise pod with a mortar and pestle and add to the flour mixture.
  • Beat butter in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add sugar and beat until creamed together. Beat in eggs on high speed until combined. Mix in vanilla and lemon zest. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and beat on low speed until combined and no lumps remain; do not overmix. Pour batter over the pineapple topping in the pan and spread evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 45 minutes; do not overbake.
  • Remove from the oven and place on a wire rack; let cool for 10 to 15 minutes. Invert cake onto a cake stand or serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.9 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 104.9 mg, Fat 23.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 247.1 mg, Sugar 29.8 g

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CORNMEAL CAKE



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A delectable twist on the classic. Pineapple packed in its own juice combines with a rich buttery corn meal cake to create a fresh flavor and moist texture that brings this favorite into a new age.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can crushed pineapple, packed in pineapple juice, drained
2 (7 ounce) packages martha white sweet yellow cornbread mix
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup milk
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup sour cream
whipped cream

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 325ºF. Melt 1/4 cup butter in 10-inch cast iron skillet. Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 cup sugar and pineapple; spread evenly.
  • COMBINE mix, nutmeg, 1/4 cup sugar, milk, egg, 1/2 cup butter and sour cream in medium bowl. Stir just until blended. Pour batter over pineapple in skillet.
  • BAKE 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven. Loosen edges of cake. Place serving plate on top of skillet; carefully invert cake onto plate. Serve topped with whipped cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.8, Fat 28.1, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 83.8, Sodium 705.6, Carbohydrate 63.8, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 36.7, Protein 6.1

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake: Taste the Tropical Paradise

Welcome to the realm of culinary wonders, where taste buds awaken to the delectable flavors of the pineapple upside-down cake. It's a classic dessert that captivates the senses with its golden-to-mahogany crust, a layer of gooey caramel pineapple topping, and a moist cornmeal cake base. As you embark on this gastronomic journey, let's uncover the essential tips to achieve pineapple upside-down cake mastery and the enticing conclusion awaiting you.

Essential Baking Guidance

  • Pineapple Prep: Embrace fresh pineapple as the star ingredient. Employ a sharp serrated knife for precise cutting and reap the benefits of even caramelizing.
  • Cornmeal Base: Embrace the wholesome goodness of cornmeal. Blend it with all-purpose to achieve a harmonious balance of textures.
  • Caramelizing Symphony: Elevate the taste experience by creating a luscious caramel layer. Patience is key as you coax the sugar and butter into an amber hue.
  • Assembling the Masterpieces: Arrange the pineapple slices with artistry to create a mesmerizing visual appeal. Let them bask in the caramel embrace.
  • Baking Harmony: Maintain the appropriate temperature and duration for the cake to emerge from the embrace as golden and moist.

Enticing Culinary Resolution

As you savor the delectable pineapple upside-down cake, a symphony of flavors dances on your palate. The caramelised pineapple topping beckons with its enticing sweetness, while the moist cornmeal cake base offers a comforting balance. Each delightful morsel invites you to relish the moment, leaving a trail of sweet contentment.

The pineapple upside-down cake stands as a testament to the culinary magic that unfolds when simple ingredients converge. With careful attention to technique and the embrace of essential tips, you can replicate this culinary masterpiece in your own kitchen and captivate the taste buds of friends and family. So, don your apron, embark on this culinary journey, and embrace the sweet aromas that fill the air. The pineapple upside-down cake awaits, a taste of paradise.

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