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: 5 tablespoons margarine (I use Earth Balance); ¾ cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed; ¼ cup pineapple juice, unsweetened; 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple rings; ¼ cup maraschino cherry (optional); 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder, aluminum free; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ cup sugar; ½ cup pineapple juice; ¼ cup almond milk or ¼ cup soymilk; 4 tablespoons margarine, melted (Earth Balance); 6 ounces soy yogurt (plain or vanilla); ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

5 tablespoons margarine (I use Earth Balance)
¾ cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
¼ cup pineapple juice, unsweetened
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple rings
¼ cup maraschino cherry (optional)
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder, aluminum free
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup sugar
½ cup pineapple juice
¼ cup almond milk or ¼ cup soymilk
4 tablespoons margarine, melted (Earth Balance)
6 ounces soy yogurt (plain or vanilla)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

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["Preheat oven to 400 degrees.", "Lightly spray a 9x13"" cake pan with non stick cooking spray.", "Mix the 5 tbsp of melted margarine, brown sugar and 1/4 cup pineapple juice and stir until sugar is disolved.", "Place this into bottom of cake pan and arrange pineapple rings on top.", "You can be fancy and cute, but I always end up having to cut at leat two of the rings in half to fit them all.", "(Add cherries in middle of rings, if using).", "In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, then add the sugar and salt and lightly mix to combine.", "In a large measuring cup, lightly wisk together the remaining 1/2 cup pineapple juice, milk, yogurt, vanilla, and 4 tbsp of melted margarine.", "Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the liquid.", "Stir to combine, but do not overmix.", "Pour cake batter overtop the brown sugar and pineapple.", "It will seem very wet, but will fill in nicely when baked.", "I usually take a rubber spatula and gently smoothe the batter to reach towards the corners of the pan.", "The batter won't completely fill the pan, but when it bakes, it fills inches.", "Bake for 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.", "Cool cake in pan for at least 10 minutes, then cover pan tightly with serving dish and invert cake to show off the pretty pineapple topping!"]

568

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 tablespoons margarine (I use Earth Balance), ¾ cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed, ¼ cup pineapple juice, unsweetened, 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple rings, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

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