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
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can pineapple; 6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine; 1 cup brown sugar; 16 halved maraschino cherries (optional); ⅔ cup shortening; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1 (15 ounce) can pineapple
6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine
1 cup brown sugar
16 halved maraschino cherries (optional)
⅔ cup shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt

1
Drain the pineapples reserving juice.
2
Melt the butter in a 10x13-inch cake pan or microwave and then pour into the pan.
3
Add the brown sugar and 2 tbsp of juice to the bottom of the pan and stir with the butter.
4
Add water if necessary to the remaining juice to make 1 cup, and set aside.
5
Arrange pineapple in the bottom of the pan.
6
Place cherry halves in the center of the pineapple.
7
Mix together the remaining ingredients including the juice, in a mixing bowl, and then pour over the pineapples.
8
Bake at 350F for 50-60 minutes.
9
Let cool 10 minutes then invert.

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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: 1 (15 ounce) can pineapple, 6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine, 1 cup brown sugar, 16 halved maraschino cherries (optional), 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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