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: 6 tablespoons ( 3/4 stick) unsalted butter; 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons dark rum; 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple slices (packed in natural juice), drained but 1/2 cup juice reserved; 12 to 15 pecan halves; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted margarine, room temperature; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Whipped cream (garnish)

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons ( 3/4 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons dark rum
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple slices (packed in natural juice), drained but 1/2 cup juice reserved
12 to 15 pecan halves
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted margarine, room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Whipped cream (garnish)

1
Preheat oven to 350F.
2
Melt the butter and pour into the bottom of a 9 1/2-inch spring form pan.
3
(Place the pan on a piece of aluminum foil to catch any butter that leaks through.)
4
Press the brown sugar evenly over the butter and sprinkle with the rum.
5
Arrange 7 of the pineapple slices over the brown sugar.
6
Fill in the spaces with the pecan halves.
7
Set aside.
8
Cream the margarine and granulated sugar in a mixer bowl.
9
Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
10
Beat in the vanilla.
11
Sift the flour, ginger, baking soda, and salt together.
12
Beat into the butter mixture alternately with the reserved pineapple juice.
13
Pour the cake batter over the pineapple slices in the spring form pan.
14
Bake until the center of the cake springs back when gently touched, 40 to 45 minutes.
15
While the cake is still hot, remove the side of the pan.
16
Invert the cake onto a platter and remove the pan bottom.
17
Serve the cake warm or at room temperature.
18
Top with dollops of whipped cream.

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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: 6 tablespoons ( 3/4 stick) unsalted butter, 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar, 2 tablespoons dark rum, 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple slices (packed in natural juice), drained but 1/2 cup juice reserved, 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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