PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN SPONGE CAKE

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I found this recipe about 35 yrs ago in a community cookbook. It is absolutely the easiest and best pineapple upside down cake I have ever made or eaten. Enjoy!

Provided by Dee Stillwell

Categories     Cakes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

PINEAPPLE TOPPING
1 c brown sugar, firmly packed
3 Tbsp butter
1 - 21 oz sliced pineapple, drain but reserve juice for batter
marachino cherries & chopped walnuts are optional
CAKE BATTER
3 large eggs
1 1/2 c sugar
1 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c reserved pineapple juice
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put all sponge cake batter ingredients in an mixing bowl and beat together with a wire whisk, set aside.
  • 2. In a 9 inch cast iron skillet, melt butter and brown sugar together and simmer until it foams. Place pineapple rings on top to form a circle with one in the middle. Place a cherry in each center and sprinkle with chopped walnuts (or any nut u want to use) Pour sponge cake batter over pineapple rings. Bake for 30 minutes or until cake tests done. Let set for 10 minutes, loosen edges and invert on a serving plate. Serve warm or cold, plain or with vanilla ice cream or whip cream. Enjoy!

Aiden Ciabattoni
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This cake was a bit dry, but the pineapple topping was delicious.


Buruk App
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This cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Saleem Lashari 2177
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Kadiatu A kamara
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This cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make, but it's always a hit.


Jessica Ortiz
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I've tried other pineapple upside down cake recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the pineapple topping is perfectly caramelized.


Jose A. Garza
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This was my first time making this cake and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the cake was delicious.


Siraj magsi Baloch
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes great the next day.


Tiftonia Stallworth
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It was gone in minutes.


Abdulaziz Roghani
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Amaka magaret Magaret
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This cake is delicious! The pineapple topping is caramelized to perfection and the cake is moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


Forrest Rogers Jr
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make and the results are always impressive.


Joshua Velasquez
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This pineapple upside down sponge cake was a hit at my dinner party! It was moist, flavorful, and the caramelized pineapple topping was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again.