PINEAPPLE-ZUCCHINI UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

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Pineapple upside-down cake gets a summery twist with this zucchini-laden recipe.

Provided by By Annalise Sandberg

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
1 can (20 oz) pineapple rings
12 walnut or pecan halves
3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 cup grated zucchini (about 1 small)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Pour melted butter in 9-inch round cake pan. Use pastry brush to coat bottom and side of pan with butter. Sprinkle brown sugar in pan. Top with pineapple rings, and place walnuts in centers and between pineapple rings. Set aside.
  • In large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In medium bowl, mix buttermilk, oil, egg and zucchini. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and stir until just combined. Pour batter in pan over pineapple rings.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until cake is golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  • Cool 1 hour, then run knife around edge to release cake. Place plate or cake stand upside down on top of cake pan. Turn plate and cake upside down to release cake onto plate, gently tapping on pan, and then lifting it off the cake.
  • Cover and refrigerate any remaining cake, and serve within 5 days.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Salik Ahmed
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I'm not a fan of pineapple in desserts. I think it's too overpowering.


Jack Garven
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This cake was a lot of work. I don't think it was worth the effort.


Heather White
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The cake didn't rise very well. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


MD asib Khan
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try it again with less sugar next time.


Mcoseleli Mbane
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This is the best pineapple upside-down cake I've ever had. The zucchini adds a nice twist.


Jimmy Lee Robertson
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover zucchini. It's also a delicious and easy dessert.


Connor Ordonez
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it. It's definitely a keeper!


Ghulam Mustafa Bughio chaman
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This cake is so moist and delicious. It's perfect for a summer party.


Shikdar Hafij
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This is a really unique and flavorful cake. I love the combination of pineapple and zucchini.


Atikul Islam Official
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The cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used fresh pineapple and zucchini from my garden and it was delicious.


Poshan Neupane
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This cake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a delicious and beautiful cake that was perfect for a special occasion.


Anu Agnihotri US Candid
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I'm not usually a fan of zucchini in desserts, but this cake changed my mind. The zucchini added a moistness and flavor that I really enjoyed. The pineapple gave it a nice sweetness and the cake overall was very well-balanced.


Prince Romjan
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This upside-down cake was a great way to use up some extra zucchini from my garden. It was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the pineapple added a nice sweetness.


Adam Shields
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The pineapple and zucchini gave it a moist and flavorful texture. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a unique and delicious cake.


Munib Marwat
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This pineapple zucchini upside-down cake was a hit at my summer potluck! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the pineapple and zucchini added a unique twist. I'll definitely be making this again!