This post shows you how to make Pineapple Upside-Down Cake.
The ultimate, fun summer dessert – Pineapple Upside-Down Cake!
It’s a classic with juicy pineapple rings, golden caramelized brown sugar, and soft, delicious cake. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or just for you – serve this cake warm or chilled!
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Ingredients
For the Topping:
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
½ cup packed brown sugar
6–7 pineapple slices (canned or fresh)
6–7 maraschino cherries (optional but classic)
For the Cake Batter:
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup milk
¼ cup reserved pineapple juice (from the can) or more milk
Step-by-Step Instructions
Preheat & Prep the Pan
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a 9-inch round cake pan, pour in the melted butter and sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the bottom.
Arrange the pineapple slices over the sugar and place cherries in the centers of the rings or between them.
Make the Cake Batter
In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then mix in the vanilla.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet in two parts, alternating with the milk and pineapple juice, mixing until just combined.
Bake
Carefully pour the batter over the arranged fruit in the pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then run a knife around the edge and invert onto a serving plate.
Tips and Tricks
Don’t overmix the batter only until it’s smooth.
If you’re worried about the flipping element to this recipe use a springform pan.
If you prefer fresh pineapple, slice it thinly and pat it dry before using.
🌿 Pineapple Upside-Down Cake – Make It Your Own – Try:
- 🍑 Swap the Fruit
- Swap pineapple for nectarines, peaches or even mango.
- 🫚Flavor Boost
- Add in some cinnamon or ground ginger to your batter.
- 🍨 Mini Versions
- Make mini Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes to make individual portions – you’ll want to reduce the bake time to 20-25 minutes.
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Ingredients
For the Topping:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 6 pineapple slices canned or fresh
- 6 maraschino cherries optional but classic
For the Cake Batter:
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup reserved pineapple juice from the can or more milk
Instructions
Preheat & Prep the Pan
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a 9-inch round cake pan, pour in the melted butter and sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the bottom.
- Arrange the pineapple slices over the sugar and place cherries in the centers of the rings or between them.
Make the Cake Batter
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then mix in the vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet in two parts, alternating with the milk and pineapple juice, mixing until just combined.
Bake
- Carefully pour the batter over the arranged fruit in the pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then run a knife around the edge and invert onto a serving plate.
how to serve your pineapple upside down cake
Pineapple Upside Down Cake is perfect with:
Vanilla Ice Cream
Whipped Cream
Coffee, Tea or a glass of Milk
FAQs
Q: Can I make this cake in advance?
A: Yes! This cake will keep well in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Q: What if I don’t have a round cake pan?
A: You can use an 8×8 square pan and just fit the pieces of pineapple as best as possible.
Nutritional Information (Approximate)
- Protein: 3g
- Carbs: 48g
- Fats: 15g
We hope that this will become a summer fave for you!
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