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Pineapple Upside Down Bundt Cake

Moist, rich and delicious this Pineapple Upside Down Bundt Cake is pretty twist on a classic dessert. This is best served the day after baking.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 15
Calories: 539 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups salted butter 12 ounces, at room temperature
  • 3 cups granulated sugar 600 grams
  • 5 large eggs at room temperature
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour 390 grams
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder 3 grams
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3 grams
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract 27 grams
  • 3/4 cup pineapple juice 6 ounces
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar 100 grams
  • 1/2 cup salted butter 4 ounces, melted
  • 6 pineapple rings
  • Maraschino cherries

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 325ºF. Grease a 12-cup bundt pan with shortening, then dust it with flour. (Or use Baker's Joy or Cake Release. See above article.)
  2. In large bowl using a stand mixer or electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes. 1 1/2 cups salted butter, 3 cups granulated sugar
  3. Add in the eggs and continue to mix until blended. 5 large eggs
  4. Add in the flour, baking powder and baking soda and mix again just until smooth. Do not overmix. 3 cups all-purpose flour , 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  5. Pour in the vanilla extract and pineapple juice and mix to combine. 2 tablespoons vanilla extract, 3/4 cup pineapple juice
  6. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and melted butter and pour into bottom of prepared pan. 1/2 cup light brown sugar , 1/2 cup salted butter
  7. Layer the pineapple slices around the bottom of pan and place a cherry in the center of ring and on the outside. 6 pineapple rings, maraschino cherries
  8. Spread the batter evenly in the bundt pan and bake for 70-90 minutes or until center is set. (The internal temperature of the cake should be between 200-210ºF. )
  9. Immediately invert cake out onto serving tray. (If you don't turn out right away the brown sugar mixture will harden and stick to pan.)
  10. Allow the cake to cool completely, then store in an airtight container at room temperature.
  11. This cake has the best flavor if you serve it the day after making it.

Notes

  • The calories shown are based on the cake being cut into 15 pieces, with 1 serving being 1 slice of cake. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**
  • There is no additional salt in this recipe. If you only have unsalted butter, add 3/4 teaspoon of salt to the cake batter.
  • Yes, 1 1/2 cups of butter (3 sticks) is a lot, but it is traditional for a pound cake. One reader made the cake with 1 cup of butter, then added in 1/4 cup spiced rum (or you could do milk) and the cake turned out well.
  • Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.

Nutrition Information

Calories 539kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 72g (24%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 127mg (42%) Sodium 259mg (11%) Potassium 141mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 52g (104%) Vitamin A 858IU (17%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 44mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 539

% Daily Value*

Calories 539kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 72g 24%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 127mg 42%
Sodium 259mg 11%
Potassium 141mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 52g 104%
Vitamin A 858IU 17%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 44mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.