Pineapple or Banana Upside Down Cake Recipe

Name: Pineapple or Banana Upside Down Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup butter or ¼ cup margarine; ¼ cup packed brown sugar; 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple slices, drained, cut in half; 2 tablespoons chopped pecans, if desired; maraschino cherry, if desired; 1 ½ cups original Bisquick baking mix; ½ cup granulated sugar; ½ cup milk or ½ cup water; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 egg

Servings: persons

¼ cup butter or ¼ cup margarine
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple slices, drained, cut in half
2 tablespoons chopped pecans, if desired
maraschino cherry, if desired
1 ½ cups original Bisquick baking mix
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup milk or ½ cup water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
In 9-inch round pan, melt butter in oven.
3
Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over melted butter.
4
Arrange pineapple slices in single layer over sugar mixture.
5
Sprinkle with pecans.
6
Place cherry in center of each pineapple slice.
7
In large bowl, beat remaining ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly.
8
Beat on medium speed 4 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
9
Pour batter over pineapple and cherries.
10
Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
11
Immediately place serving plate upside down over pan; turn plate and pan over.
12
Leave pan over cake a few minutes so brown sugar mixture can drizzle over cake; remove pan.
13
Cool at least 10 minutes before serving.
14
Store loosely covered.
15
VARIATION:.
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BANANA UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE:
17
Omit pineapple, cherries and pecans.
18
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts over brown sugar mixture in pan.
19
Cut 2 bananas into slices; arrange on brown sugar mixture.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup butter or ¼ cup margarine, ¼ cup packed brown sugar, 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple slices, drained, cut in half, 2 tablespoons chopped pecans, if desired, and more.

Yes, Pineapple or Banana Upside Down Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pineapple or Banana Upside Down Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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