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Easy Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Easy Pineapple Upside Down Cake is a classic dessert that is so simple to make from scratch. It’s perfect for a weeknight dessert and delicious enough for birthdays and special occasions.

If you love pineapple desserts like the classic Pineapple Dump Cake, or this Lemon-Pineapple Poke Cake or Pineapple No Bake Cheesecake, this upside down cake is a surefire winner.

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Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Ingredients for Pineapple Upside Down Cake:

Ingredients for Pineapple upside down cake

  • butter
  • brown sugar
  • can sliced pineapple
  • eggs
  • sugar
  • vanilla extract
  • all purpose flour
  • baking powder
  • kosher salt
  • maraschino cherries

Pineapple Upside Down Cake - square with pineapple rings and cherries in the center

I adapted this recipe from the Taste of Home upside down cake and it is the easiest version I’ve ever made.

How to Make Pineapple Upside Down Cake:

melted butter in a blue square baking dish

  • Pour melted butter into a 9 x 9 inch baking dish.

brown sugar and melted butter in a square blue baking dish for pineapple upside down cake

  • Top with brown sugar.

9 pineapple rings over brown sugar mixture in a blue baking dish

  • Drain pineapple, reserving the juice.
  • Layer 9 pineapple rings over brown sugar and set aside.

whipped egg whites in a mixer bowl with wire whisk attachment

  • In a mixer bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, set aside.

Bowl with sugar, eggs, pineapple juice and vanilla

  • In another bowl, combine egg yolks with sugar, vanilla and 1/3 cup pineapple juice using a whisk or wooden spoon.

flour added into mixing bowl with eggs and sugar, wooden spoon

  • Add flour, baking powder and salt.

Batter for Pineapple upside down cake in a bowl with wood spoon

  • Stir just until combined.

egg whites added to cake batter in a bowl with spatula

  • Add whipped egg whites.

Bowl of pineapple upside down cake batter

  • Fold in egg whites until incorporated.

square baking dish filled with pineapple upside down cake batter

  • Pour over pineapple and smooth evenly.

baked pineapple upside down cake in a blue square baking dish

  • Bake for 30- 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and set on a wire rack to cool 10 minutes.

maraschino cherries draining on a paper towel with jar of cherries to the side

  • Drain cherries on a paper towel to remove excess juice and set aside.

gray platter with baked pineapple upside down cake

  • Invert onto a serving plate by laying the plate over the cake pan and then flipping it over.

Pineapple Upside Down Cake with maraschino cherries

  • Place a cherry into the center of each pineapple ring.

Slice of pineapple upside down cake on a small plate, bowl of cherries, platter of cake in background

  • Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

Variations:

This cake can also be made in a 10 inch cast iron skillet, but can reduce cooking time. Check for doneness at about 25 minutes.

You can also bake it in a 9 inch round cake pan or a deep pie dish.

If you would like to add pecans to the brown sugar topping, sprinkle 1/2 cup chopped pecans over brown sugar before adding the batter.

Pineapple Upside Down Cake close up

How to Store:

Store covered in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Pineapple Upside Down Cake can be frozen up to 30 days. Wrap in several layers of plastic wrap plus a layer of foil.

Pineapple Upside Down Cake Slice

Easy cakes that don’t require any fancy decoration skills are my favorite. This homemade pineapple upside down cake recipe is one of the easiest and most delicious desserts that I’ve ever made. Add it to your baking list and give it a try this week!

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4.73 from 22 votes

Easy Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Pineapple Upside Down Cake is a classic dessert that is so simple to make from scratch.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pineapple cake, pineapple upside down cake from scratch, upside down cake
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 546kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 20 oz can sliced pineapple juice reserved
  • 3 large eggs separated
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 9 maraschino cherries

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Pour melted butter into a 9 x 9 inch baking dish.
  • Top with brown sugar.
  • Drain pineapple, reserving the juice.
  • Layer 9 pineapple rings over brown sugar and set aside.
  • In a mixer bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, set aside.
  • In another bowl, combine egg yolks with sugar, vanilla and 1/3 cup reserved pineapple juice using a whisk or wooden spoon.
  • Add flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Stir just until combined.
  • Fold in whipped egg whites. 
  • Pour over pineapple and smooth evenly.
  • Bake for 30- 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and set on a wire rack to cool 10 minutes.
  • Drain cherries on a paper towel to remove excess juice and set aside.
  • Invert onto a serving plate by laying the plate over the cake pan and then flipping it over.
    Place a cherry into the center of each pineapple ring. 
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

How to Store:
Store covered in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Freeze up to 30 days. Wrap in several layers of plastic wrap plus a layer of foil. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 546kcal | Carbohydrates: 118g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 200mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 90g
 

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