Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe

Name: Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1 large pineapple, cored, sliced into 1/3-inch rings (about 10); 1/4 cup dark rum; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 cups flour; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/3 cups sugar; 3 eggs, separated; 1 1/2 teaspoons Tahitian vanilla extract; 1/4 cup fresh pineapple juice; 1/2 cup buttermilk

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 large pineapple, cored, sliced into 1/3-inch rings (about 10)
1/4 cup dark rum
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 cups flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/3 cups sugar
3 eggs, separated
1 1/2 teaspoons Tahitian vanilla extract
1/4 cup fresh pineapple juice
1/2 cup buttermilk

1
Combine butter and brown sugar in a 12-inch cast iron skillet and heat until bubbly.
2
Add pineapple and caramelize to a deep golden brown, turning once.
3
Remove from skillet and set aside.
4
Pour rum and cream into a skillet and cook over low heat 5 minutes, until thickened, stirring constantly with a whisk.
5
Remove from heat.
6
Butter a 10-inch round cake pan and line with parchment paper.
7
Arrange pineapple rings to cover bottom of pan.
8
Pour cooled sauce over pineapple and set pan aside.
9
Sift together flour, baking powder, soda and salt.
10
Set aside
11
In a large bowl cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
12
Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating after each addition.
13
Add vanilla.
14
Combine pineapple juice and buttermilk.
15
Alternately add sifted dry ingredients and juice/buttermilk mixture to creamed mixture (begin and end with dry ingredients.)
16
Whip egg whites to soft peaks and fold into batter.
17
Bake at 350 degrees about 1 hour, or until a tester comes out clean.
18
Invert onto a serving platter.

1529

kcal

Calories

Fat

148

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: 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 large pineapple, cored, sliced into 1/3-inch rings (about 10), 1/4 cup dark rum, and more.

Yes, Pineapple 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 Upside Down Cake

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