Nothings says summer like pineapple! One of my favorite quick and easy pineapple desserts is a pineapple upside down cake recipe! This is super simple to make and the best pineapple upside down cake. Whether you are making this old fashioned pienapple upside down cake for company or just as a delicious summer dessert – the presentation is sure to wow and the flavor is sure to delight!
Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe
This delightful dessert is not only incredibly easy to whip up, but it’s also the best pineapple upside-down cake I’ve ever tasted! Trust me, once you take a bite, you’ll see why it holds such a special place in my heart! Whether you’re hosting a summer gathering with friends, having a family get-together, or simply treating yourself at home, this old-fashioned cake is the perfect choice.
One of the best things about this recipe is its stunning presentation. Just picture those golden-brown, caramelized pineapple rings shimmering on top of a fluffy cake—each slice is a delightful surprise that’s sure to impress your guests. The blend of sweet, buttery, and subtly tangy flavors will leave everyone craving more!
So, if you’re ready to soak in the sweet essence of summer, why not give this classic recipe a try? Your kitchen will be filled with a mouthwatering aroma, and your taste buds will be in for a delicious treat.
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Best Pineapple Upside Down Cake
All you need to make this yummy, summer dessert are a few simple ingredients:
- butter
- brown sugar
- pineapple slices
- cherries
- flour
- granulated sugar
- baking powder
- salt
- shortening / butter
- vanilla extract
- egg
Easy Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Preheat oven to 350 F.
In 8×8 square baking dish place 1/4 cup butter; heat in the oven until the butter is melted. Remove the pan of melted butter from the oven and sprinkle brown sugar over the butter.
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Meanwhile, drain pineapple slices, reserving the juice. Add water to juice to make ½ cup liquid; set aside.
Carefully, as your pan is hot, arrange pineapple slices in the pan on top of the brown sugar.
Again, being careful with the hot pan, put a dessert topping cherry (no pit) in the middle of each pineapple ring.
pineapple upside down recipe
In small bowl combine juice mixture and remaining ingredients. With mixer at low speed, beat until well mixed, constantly scraping bowl with rubber spatula. At high speed, beat 2 minutes, occasionally scraping bowl.
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Carefully spoon batter over fruit in prepared pan.
Spread the pineapple cake batter evenly accross the pan.
homemade pineapple upside cake
Bake 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes. Invert pan onto serving plate.
Isn’t it so pretty when you invert the pan. The brown sugar carmalizes on the pineapple making a beautiful and delicious topping to your cake.
Pineapple Cake
Carefully cut the cake into 9 servings so that each cake slice has a complete pineapple ring. You can serve this warm or cool.
Pineapple upside down cake recipe easy
Who else loves a good Pineapple Upside Down Cake? It’s a slice of paradise on a plate! The sweet, caramelized pineapples topped on a fluffy cake create a flavor explosion that you just can’t resist! Let’s take a moment to appreciate this delicious classic – who’s ready for a piece?
Yummy Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe
Ingredients
Topping
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 8 oz can pineapple rings reserve juice for cake
- 9 candied cherries, no pits
Cake
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice / water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.In 8×8 square baking dish place 1/4 cup butter; heat in the oven until the butter is melted. Remove the pan of melted butter from the oven and sprinkle brown sugar over the butter.
- Meanwhile, drain pineapple slices, reserving the juice. Add water to juice to make ½ cup liquid; set aside.Carefully, as your pan is hot, arrange pineapple slices in the pan on top of the brown sugar.
- Again, being careful with the hot pan, put a dessert topping cherry (no pit) in the middle of each pineapple ring.
- In small bowl combine juice mixture and remaining ingredients. With mixer at low speed, beat until well mixed, constantly scraping bowl with rubber spatula. At high speed, beat 2 minutes, occasionally scraping bowl.
- Carefully spoon batter over fruit in prepared pan and spread the pineapple cake batter evenly accross the pan
- Bake 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.Cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes. Invert pan onto serving plate
- Carefully cut the cake into 9 servings so that each cake slice has a complete pineapple ring. You can serve this warm or cool.
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Perfect for summer! Super light and bursting with flavor.
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