5 from 16 votes
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Pineapple Upside Down Cake is a moist, buttery cake topped with caramelized brown sugar, butter, pineapple rings, and maraschino cherries. The brown sugar and butter mixture creates a sticky, sweet crust on the bottom that becomes the top when inverted after baking. The cake batter is rich with butter and eggs, producing a tender crumb that balances the caramelized fruit topping. This classic dessert pairs well with soft flavors and makes a visually appealing finish to a meal.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
463 kcal
Course:
Cake
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¾ c brown sugar light or dark
- ¼ c butter good quality, salted
- 6 pineapple rings
- 6 maraschino cherries
- ⅔ c butter good quality, salted
- ¾ c sugar
- 1 ¼ c self-rising flour
- ⅛ tsp salt if using unsalted butter
- 3 egg beaten
Instructions
Make the Topping
- Place the butter and brown sugar in a small pot over low heat and melt the butter. Stir to combine the sugar and allow to simmer for one minute then remove from heat. Pour into a 9" cake tin.
- Lay the pineapple rings in a circle with one in the center, then a cherry to the center of each ring.
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Make the Cake Batter
- In a stand mixer or using a handheld mixer, cream the butter and sugar until very light and fluffy. It will begin to pale in color, too (given that you're using a good quality, yellow butter).
- Add about one third of the beaten eggs, and mix well at medium speed. Then add about a third of the sifted flour. Repeat this step. Add the rest of the eggs and mix well, then turn the mixer to low and add the final flour and just mix until well combined.
- Scrape the cake mixture over the pineapple and cherries in the pan and place in the center of a preheated oven for about 35 minutes. Since ovens vary greatly, do not open the oven until you start to smell the cake and it looks well risen (through the glass).
Serve the Cake
- Carefully check that the cake is done with a cake tester or thin skewer. When the cake is ready, remove it from the oven and put a serving plate over the top of the cake and carefully invert.
- Allow to cool at least an hour before serving.
Notes
- Serve the cake the same day for best texture and flavor.
- For adults, add a splash of pineapple vodka or rum to each serving if desired.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
463kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
61g
(20%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
117mg
(39%)
Sodium
234mg
(10%)
Potassium
130mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
46g
(92%)
Vitamin A
763IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 463
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 463kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 234mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 46g | 92% |
| Vitamin A | 763IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.