SKILLET PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

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For a change of pace, you can substitute fresh or frozen peach slices for the pineapple in this old-fashioned recipe. -Bernardine Melton, Paola, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter
1 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
Maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Melt butter in a 9- or 10-in. ovenproof skillet. Add brown sugar; mix well until sugar is melted. Drain pineapple, reserving 1/3 cup juice. Arrange about 8 pineapple slices in a single layer over sugar (refrigerate 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 the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to batter and mix well. , In a small bowl, beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Spoon into skillet. , Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes (cover loosely with foil if cake browns too quickly). Let stand 10 minutes before inverting onto serving plate. Place cherries in center of pineapple slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Muhammad Hawar
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I'm definitely going to make this cake again.


Aya Bk
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This cake is perfect for a potluck or bake sale.


Aya khan Afghan
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I'm not a big fan of pineapple, but this cake was still really good.


Sakala Nadroj
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This recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out delicious!


Nemchan Yadav
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I had some trouble getting the cake out of the skillet in one piece, but it still tasted great.


Himraj Bc
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.


MD Rana Ahamad
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out perfect! My family loved it.


Mani Rell
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This is the best pineapple upside-down cake I've ever had! The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the pineapple topping is perfectly caramelized.


Alem26121990
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I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out great. It's a perfect dessert for a weeknight or a special occasion.


Co2 insanity
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This skillet pineapple upside-down cake was a hit at my family gathering! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the pineapple topping was caramelized to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.