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PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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Updated in 2020, this is my favorite recipe for traditional pineapple upside down cake. For best success, read the recipe and recipe notes before beginning.

Provided by Sally

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
8-10 pineapple slices (see note)*
15-20 maraschino cherries (see note)*
1 and 1/2 cups (177g) cake flour (spoon & leveled)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 Tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
2 large egg whites, at room temperature
1/3 cup (80g) sour cream, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup (60ml) pineapple juice, at room temperature (use leftover from can)
2 Tablespoons (30ml) milk, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
  • Pour 1/4 cup melted butter into an ungreased 9×2 inch pie dish or round cake pan. (Make sure the pan is 2 inches deep. I recommend this pie dish, which is 1.8 inches deep but I never have an overflow issue.) Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over butter. Blot any excess liquid off the fruit with a clean towel or paper towel. (The wetter the fruit, the more likely the cake could overflow or the topping could seep over the sides when inverted.) Arrange about 6-7 blotted pineapple slices and all the cherries on top of the brown sugar. I like to halve 3 pineapple rings and arrange them around the sides of the pan, too. See my photo and video above for a visual of the arranged topping. Place pan in the refrigerator for a few minutes as you prepare the cake batter. This helps solidify or "set" the topping's arrangement.
  • Whisk the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together. Set aside.
  • Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the butter on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Add the sugar and beat on high speed until creamed together, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. On high speed, beat in the egg whites until combined, then beat in the sour cream and vanilla extract. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl as needed. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Turn the mixer onto low speed and as the mixer runs, slowly pour in the pineapple juice and milk. Beat on low speed just until all of the ingredients are combined. Do not over-mix. You may need to whisk it all by hand to make sure there are no lumps at the bottom of the bowl. The batter will be slightly thick.
  • Remove topping from the refrigerator. Pour and spread cake batter evenly over topping.
  • Bake for 43-48 minutes, tenting foil on top of the cake halfway through bake time to prevent the top from over-browning before the center has a chance to fully cook. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out mostly clean- a couple moist crumbs are OK. Don't be alarmed if your cake takes longer or if the cake rises up and sticks to the foil. (We serve the cake upside down anyway!)
  • Remove cake from the oven and cool on a wire rack for just 20 minutes. Invert the slightly cooled cake onto a cake stand or serving plate. Some of the juices from the topping will seep over the sides- that's ok. You can slice and serve the cake warm, but the slices will be messy. I find it's best to cool the cake completely at room temperature before slicing and serving. Do not refrigerate the cake to speed up the cooling process because it could end up tasting overly dense.
  • Cover leftover slices and store for up to 3 days in the refrigerator or 3 months in the freezer. Thaw at room temperature. I don't recommend freezing the cake as a whole because the topping arrangement doesn't thaw very nicely. See make ahead instructions below.

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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Recipe video above. Bringing back the retro classic! You will love everything about this cake. The sticky, caramelised pineapple and cherry topping. The ultra-tender and moist vanilla cake. How it's studded with pineapple bits inside. And how we use some of the pineapple juice to flavour the cake. Because why would we waste it??

Provided by Nagi

Categories     Cake

Number Of Ingredients 16

565g/ 20 oz canned pineapple slices in juice ((not in syrup, Note 1))
12 - 18+ maraschino cherries ((Note 2))
60g/ 4 tbsp unsalted butter (, melted)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda ((sub 1 tsp baking powder))
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup milk (, full or low-fat)
1/4 cup pineapple juice (, reserved from can (under Topping ingredients))
1/4 cup sour cream (, full fat (sub plain yogurt))
1 tsp vanilla extract ((or essence))
115g/ 1 stick butter (, unsalted, softened (to 18C/64F, Note 3))
3/4 cup white sugar
2 large eggs (, at room temperature (Note 4))
Any leftover pineapple (, chopped (Note 1))

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F (160°C fan).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 61 mg, Sodium 162 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 34 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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 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

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

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.

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Time 2h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
One 20-ounce can pineapple rings, drained and patted dry (10 rings)
19 brandy-soaked cherries, drained
1 1/2 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • For the topping: Pour the melted butter into a 9-inch pie dish. Use a pastry brush to brush the sides of the pie plate with butter. Sprinkle the butter with the brown sugar. Use clean hands to cover the base and sides of the pie plate with the butter sugar mixture. Arrange 7 pineapple rings on the base of the pie plate. Cut the remaining 3 rings in half and place them in the openings on the sides of the pie plate. Place a cherry in the center of each pineapple ring and in the empty spaces between the pineapple rings. Place the pie plate in the fridge while you make the batter.
  • For the cake: Add the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon to a mixing bowl and whisk to break up any lumps of flour and to evenly combine the ingredients. Set aside.
  • Add the butter and sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Cream the butter and sugar together on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Next, add the eggs, one at a time, fully incorporating the first egg before adding another. When the eggs are incorporated, add the vanilla and orange zest and mix until combined.
  • Alternate adding the flour mixture and the sour cream to the mixer, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined. Spoon the batter into the chilled pie plate. Place the pie plate on the prepared baking sheet and transfer to the oven to bake until the juices are bubbling and the toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool for 15 minutes. Place a plate over the top of the cake and carefully flip the cake over, inverting it onto the plate. Cool the cake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

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

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

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