Pineapple Pecan Upside-Down Cake Recipe

Name: Pineapple Pecan Upside-Down Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Topping; 1/4 cup butter; 1 cup packed dark brown sugar; 20 ounces pineapple chunks, drained; 1/2 cup pecans, chopped; Cake; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1/2 cup shortening; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 1/2 cups sifted flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup milk

Servings: persons

Topping
1/4 cup butter
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
20 ounces pineapple chunks, drained
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
Cake
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups sifted flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
Melt butter and pour into 9x13 pan.
3
Sprinkle brown sugar over melted butter.
4
Sprinkle pecans over sugar.
5
Drain canned pineapple juice into a measuring cup.
6
Place drained pineapple slices in pan.
7
Cream eggs, vanilla, almond and shortening in large mixing bowl.
8
Add dry ingredients incrementally and mix on low speed until blended.
9
Add milk and beat mixture on medium speed for 4 minutes.
10
Pour batter into pan.
11
Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, until toothpick comes out clean .
12
Cool 5 minutes and turn cake out onto a serving platter, pineapple side up.
13
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

884

kcal

Calories

Fat

150

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Topping, 1/4 cup butter, 1 cup packed dark brown sugar, 20 ounces pineapple chunks, drained, and more.

Yes, Pineapple Pecan 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.

Pineapple Pecan Upside-Down Cake

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