Best Pineapple Upside Down Corn Cake Recipes

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PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CORN CAKE



Pineapple Upside Down Corn Cake image

Corn bread with pineapple topping.

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories     Cakes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 c milk
1 c coarse ground corn meal
4 oz butter, unsalted
1 c brown sugar, firmly packed
6 slice pineapple rings in heavy syrup
6 maraschino cherries
1.3 c pecans, in pieces and toasted
3 Tbsp syrup from pineapples
1 c all purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp kosher salt
3 large eggs
3/4 c sugar
1/2 c canola oil

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350º. 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.
  • 2. 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 center of the pineapple slices and sprinkle the nuts evenly over the fruit. Drizzle the reserved 3 TBS. of pineapple syrup over top.
  • 3. 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 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, until a cake tester comes out clean.
  • 4. Remove from oven and let cool for about 30 minutes in the skillet. Set a platter on top of the skillet and carefully invert the cake.

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

CORNBREAD PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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This cake was a hit at family functions because of the different texture from regular cakes! Try it and see if your family and friends will rave at it and want the recipe!!. Makes a great christmas gift to gather the ingredients together for a cool personal gift ' Bon a petite'

Provided by Virginia Richard

Categories     Cakes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 1

tsp 2 boxes jiffy cornbread mix,i can sliced pineapple,maracschino cherries,brown sugar,butter,vanilla,sugar

Steps:

  • 1. 1st. Mix cornbread mix, according to package directions.add 1 tbls. of a good vanilla extract, 3 tbls. sugar Then spray botton of black iron skillet,put down enough pineapple to fill pan,add cherries in middle of pineapples. sprinkle brown sugar over top,add melted butter on top. put wet cornbread mix on top,add a little of the pineapple juice on top of cornbread mix. put into hot oven
  • 2. bake at 400 degrees 20 minutes or untill golden brown

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 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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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.

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