Best Pineapple Upside Down Pecan Praline Carrot Cake Recipes

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UPSIDE-DOWN CARROT CAKE



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We thought outside the box - or, in this case, upside-down - to come up with this carrot cake. Instead of shredding carrots and folding them into the batter, we used a vegetable peeler to make ribbons and candied them in a butter-and-sugar mixture for a fun and pretty topping.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the pan
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
Juice of 1/2 lemon
4 small carrots, peeled into ribbons with a vegetable peeler
1/2 cup pecans
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter just the sides of a 9-inch round cake pan.
  • For the caramel topping: Microwave the butter, brown sugar and lemon juice in a small microwave-safe bowl until melted. Spread the mixture over the bottom of the prepared pan. Arrange the carrot ribbons on top.
  • For the cake: Spread the pecans out on a baking sheet, and bake until nicely toasted, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool, then pulse in a food processor until finely ground. Transfer to a large bowl and whisk together with the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, salt and allspice; set aside.
  • Beat the butter and brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium-high speed in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Beat in the lemon zest. Add the eggs 1 at a time, beating to incorporate after each addition and scraping down the side of the bowl as needed (it's okay if the batter looks slightly separated and broken). Reduce the mixer speed to low, and add 1/2 the flour mixture, then the sour cream, then the remaining flour.
  • Pour the batter over the carrots in the cake pan, spread it into an even layer and give the pan a few taps on the counter. Bake the cake until it's golden brown and pulls away from the edge and a toothpick or cake tester comes out clean when inserted in the center, 45 to 50 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the cake to separate it from the pan. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack until just cool enough to handle, about 30 minutes. Invert a serving platter over the cake pan and, while holding them together, quickly flip them over so the cake unmolds, carrot-side up. Let cool completely. Cut into wedges, and serve.

GRANDMA'S PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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My gramma used to bake cakes and pies during the Depression and my grampa would sell them door-to-door and on the street corners to support them during that awful time. This is one of my favorites.

Provided by C. N.

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

⅓ cup butter
½ cup brown sugar, packed
8 pineapple rings
8 pecan halves
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup white sugar
2 eggs
¼ cup pineapple juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a 9-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar; heat until bubbly. Remove from heat. Arrange pineapple rings and pecans on top.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl; repeat sifting twice more.
  • Beat white sugar and eggs together in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Alternate folding flour mixture and pineapple juice into the egg mixture in 3 batches, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Pour over pineapple slices.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool in the skillet for 5 minutes. Invert carefully onto a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.3 calories, Carbohydrate 55.1 g, Cholesterol 66.8 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 214.9 mg, Sugar 41.5 g

PRALINE PECAN UPSIDEDOWN CAKE



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I made this up once because I didn't have any pineapple and wanted to make a quick cake that I didn't have to frost. Our family loved it, and it was even requested to be included in one of our church cookbooks. It's printed in Bread From House To House, 1994.

Provided by Susan Feliciano

Categories     Cakes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 c melted butter
1 c packed brown sugar
1 1/2 c chopped pecans
1 pkg yellow cake mix, any type
eggs, water, and oil as indicated on cake mix package

Steps:

  • 1. Spray a 9x13-inch cake pan with cooking spray. Melt the butter in the bottom of the pan in a 350° oven. When butter is melted (but not browned), sprinkle evenly with the pecans and all the brown sugar. Set aside.
  • 2. Keep oven at 350°F. Prepare cake batter according to the package directions. Pour batter carefully over the pecan mixture. Bake 30-35 minutes until cakes tests done. Let cool 15 minutes in pan. Invert cake onto large serving platter. Scrape off any praline mixture from bottom of pan and spread evenly over top of cake. Serve warm.

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CARROT CAKE



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Make and share this Pineapple Upside-Down Carrot Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup butter
2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple slices in juice, drained
7 maraschino cherries (without stems)
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups grated carrots
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Melt butter in a lightly greased 10-inch cast-iron skillet or a 9-inch round cake pan (with sides that are at least 2 inches high) over low heat.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Sprinkle with brown sugar.
  • Arrange 7 pineapple slices in a single layer over brown sugar, reserving remaining pineapple slices for another use.
  • Place 1 cherry in center of each pineapple slice.
  • Beat granulated sugar, oil, and eggs at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended.
  • Combine flour and next 4 ingredients; gradually add to sugar mixture, beating at low speed just until blended.
  • Stir in carrots and pecans. Spoon batter over pineapple slices.
  • Bake at 350° for 45 to 50 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool in skillet on a wire rack 10 minutes.
  • Carefully run a knife around edge of cake to loosen.
  • Invert cake onto a serving plate, spooning any topping in skillet over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.3, Fat 25.8, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 61.8, Sodium 400.3, Carbohydrate 71.6, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 56.2, Protein 4.4

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.

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 PECAN PRALINE CARROT CAKE



Pineapple Upside-Down Pecan Praline Carrot Cake image

This recipe combines two old-fashioned cake favorites, providing a luscious buttery pineapple topping with a moist and decadent carrot cake on bottom. The coffee creamer adds a creamy praline-flavored sweetness to both the cake and the pecans on top, creating an eye-popping and utterly delicious dessert masterpiece. You will want to make this for all of your holiday gatherings!

Provided by Mary Shivers @mshivers60

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 27

1 can(s) non-stick cooking spray
CAKE:
1/4 cup(s) melted unsalted butter
1 1/4 cup(s) packed brown sugar, divided use
15 1/4 ounce(s) can crushed pineapple in 100% pineapple juice, divided use
2 cup(s) shredded carrots
1 1/4 cup(s) chopped pecans
1 cup(s) raisins
3/4 cup(s) milk
1 teaspoon(s) white vinegar
3 large eggs
3/4 cup(s) granulated sugar
3/4 cup(s) canola oil
2 teaspoon(s) vanilla
2 cup(s) all-purpose flour
2 teaspoon(s) soda
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 cup(s) pralines & creme powdered coffee creamer
1 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
PECANS:
1 large egg white
1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla
2/3 cup(s) packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon(s) pralines & creme powdered coffee creamer
1 1/2 cup(s) small pecan halves
TOPPING:
1 can(s) refrigerated aerosol dairy whipped topping

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray a 12-cup coffee cake or angel food pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • For cake, pour melted butter evenly in pan then sprinkle with 1/2 cup brown sugar.
  • Drain pineapple well. Put drained juice and 1/2 cup of pineapple in a medium bowl. Stir in carrots, pecans, and raisins. Set aside.
  • Spoon remaining drained pineapple over brown sugar in pan. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, stir milk and vinegar together. Set aside for 5 minutes.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat together eggs, granulated sugar, remaining 3/4 cup brown sugar, oil, and vanilla on medium speed for 1-2 minutes until smooth. In a medium bowl, stir together flour, soda, salt, coffee creamer, and cinnamon. With mixer on low, alternately beat dry ingredients and milk mixture into egg mixture until combined.
  • Use a wooden spoon to stir pineapple/carrot mixture into batter. Stirring until well mixed. Spoon evenly over pineapple in pan.
  • Bake on center rack for 45-50 minutes or until center tests done with a toothpick. Cool for 10 minutes before running a knife down side of pan to loosen cake. Carefully invert onto a cake plate.
  • While cake is baking, prepare pecans. In a medium mixing bowl, beat egg white and vanilla on medium speed until frothy. In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar and coffee creamer. With mixer on low speed, beat into egg white mixture until combined. Stir in pecans until completely coated.
  • Line a large baking sheet with wax paper. Spray with non-stick cooking spray. Spread pecans on wax paper, separating as much as possible.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes or until pecans appear dry and are brown. Remove from oven and cool enough to use hands to remove, carefully pulling wax paper from pecans. Break apart any chunks.
  • Just before serving, sprinkle half of pecans on top of cake. Slice cake and place slices on serving plates. Spray slices with whipped cream then sprinkle with a few more pecans. Serve 12-16.

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