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Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Recipe

By: Rosemary Published: October 22, 2020 Updated on: July 7, 2021

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This easy Pineapple Upside-Down Cake makes a delicious dessert or even afternoon treat with a cup of tea or coffee. So good it will be gone in no time. Perfect the way it is, no need for creams or sauces. 

pineapple upside-down cake with a slice cut

This is a recipe my sister-in-law would make very often, I love pineapple but had never had this cake before. I have eaten a Peach Upside-Down Cake and an Apple Upside-Down Cake but this was my first Pineapple Cake. I loved it from the first mouthful and I hope you do too!

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  • How to make it
  • Why use cake/pastry flour?
  • How to serve it
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  • Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Recipe
    • Ingredients  1x2x3x
      • PINEAPPLE BASE
      • FOR THE CAKE
      • For room temperature, remove the ingredients from the fridge about 30-45 minutes before using.
    • Instructions 
      • PINEAPPLE BASE
      • FOR THE CAKE
    • Notes
    • Nutrition

How to make it

Pour the melted butter into the bottom of the cake pan and brush the sides, sprinkle with the brown sugar, place the sliced pineapple on top and in the middle of every slice place a maraschino cherry, if desired. Set aside.

brown sugar and butter on the bottom of the pan with pineapple and cherries on top

In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a large bowl beat together the eggs, egg yolk and sugar until light and fluffy, then add the vanilla, yogurt and milk beat until smooth.

egg and sugar beaten with whisked ingredients in a pan and batter made in silver bowl

Add the whisked flour mixture and beat until smooth. Pour over the pineapple and Bake. Once the cake is cool or warmish, turn upside down on a large plate. Serve.

cake in the pan ready for baking

Why use cake/pastry flour?

I tend to use cake or pastry flour in most of my cake recipes because it makes the cake softer and more tender. Instead of buying it you can always make your own, for every cup of all purpose flour, remove 2 tablespoons and substitute with 2 tablespoons of corn starch. Be sure to sift the ingredients together so that there are no lumps.

How to serve it

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake can be served either warm or room temperature. You can serve it with a dollop of whipped cream or even a scoop of your favourite vanilla ice cream. Or even plain it is very delicious and this is how I usually serve it.

a slice of cake on a black plate

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    How to store it

    The cake should be stored in the fridge, in an airtight container or wrapped well in plastic wrap or foil, bring it to room temperature before serving. Remove from the fridge about an hour or so before serving. It will last up to 3-4 days in the fridge.

    It can also be frozen. Wrap the completely cooled cake with plastic wrap and place in a freezer safe bag or container. It will keep for 2-3 months in the freezer. Thaw the wrapped cake at room temperature, it should take about an hour to thaw.

    More Upside Down Cakes

    • Peach Upside Down Cake
    • Caramel Upside Down Apple Cake

    So if you are looking for an old-fashioned classic cake, why not give this Pineapple Upside-Down Cake a try and let me know how it goes. Enjoy!

    a slice on a black plate with a forkful of cake

    pineapple upside-down cake with a slice cut

    Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Recipe

    Rosemary Molloy
    This easy Pineapple Upside-Down Cake makes a delicious dessert or even afternoon treat with a cup of tea or coffee. Serve warm or cool.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 329 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    PINEAPPLE BASE

    • 3 tablespoons butter (melted cooled)
    • ⅓ cup brown sugar (lightly packed) (60 grams)
    • 6 pineapple slices well drained (in syrup or juice, I used syrup)
    • 6 maraschino cherries (if desired)

    FOR THE CAKE

    • 2 cups cake/pastry flour (260 grams)
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 pinch salt
    • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
    • 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
    • 1 cup granulated sugar (200 grams)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • ½ cup plain yogurt (room temperature - I used whole fat yogurt) (125 grams)
    • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons milk (room temperature - I used 2%) (90 grams)

    For room temperature, remove the ingredients from the fridge about 30-45 minutes before using.

      Instructions
       

      • Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C).

      PINEAPPLE BASE

      • Pour the melted butter into the bottom of a 8 or 9 inch (20-23 cm) cake pan, brush the sides with a little of the butter, the rest will remain on the bottom of the pan, sprinkle the brown sugar on top of the melted butter, then place the sliced pineapple on top and in the middle of every slice place a maraschino cherry, if desired. Set aside.

      FOR THE CAKE

      • In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
      • In a large bowl beat together the eggs, egg yolk and sugar until light and fluffy about 3-4 minutes, then add the vanilla, yogurt and milk beat until smooth. Add the whisked flour mixture and beat until smooth about 1 minute. Pour the batter evenly over the pineapple and bake for approximately 30-45 minutes, test for doneness with a toothpick. Let cool or serve warm. Let the cake cool before turning upside down on a large plate, then cut and serve. Enjoy!

      Notes

      I like to use a springform cake pan it makes it easier to remove the cake.

      Nutrition

      Calories: 329kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 171mgFiber: 1gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 252IUCalcium: 85mgIron: 1mg
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        1. Yvonne says

          September 7, 2022 at 3:02 am

          5 stars
          Was looking for a quick dessert and found this recipe —it is so quick and dlish!!!
          Thank you
          Yvonne

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          • Rosemary says

            September 7, 2022 at 12:08 pm

            Hi Yvonne, thanks so much, so glad you enjoyed it. Take care!

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