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Name: Pineapple Upside Down Cake Doesn't Get Any Better Than This!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar; ½ cup unsalted butter; 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple slices; 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 6 tablespoons cake flour; 6 tablespoons ground almonds (from ~2 oz. of whole almonds); ¾ teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 ¾ cups sugar; 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature; 4 large eggs; ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract; ¾ cup sour cream

Servings: persons

1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
½ cup unsalted butter
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple slices
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons cake flour
6 tablespoons ground almonds (from ~2 oz. of whole almonds)
¾ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 ¾ cups sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 large eggs
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup sour cream

1
Start by making the caramel topping.
2
Take brown sugar and butter and combine and melt in a saucepan on medium heat until sugar disolves and the mixture is bubbly.
3
This should take several minutes.
4
(After sugar melts, don't stir.)
5
Pour mixture into a 10-inch diameter stick-free cake pan with 2 inch high sides.
6
Arrange pineapple slices in a single layer on top of the caramel mixture.
7
You should be able to fit about 7 slices.
8
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Whisk the flours, almonds, baking powder and salt in a large mixing bowl.
9
In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the sugar and butter together until light and fluffy.
10
Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
11
Beat in the vanilla.
12
Add dry ingredients alternately with sour cream in 2 additions each, beating well after each addition.
13
Pour cake batter over caramel and pineapple in pan.
14
Bake cake until tester inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (mine was actually done in one hour, so check after one hour).
15
Turn cake out onto platter.
16
Serve warm or at room temperature.
17
BEWARE: some caramel might drip on the bottom of your oven while baking; I cleaned it up immediately after taking the cake out, scraping it off with a spatual--be careful!
18
You know how hard it is to get that caramel off when it hardens:).

1780

kcal

Calories

Fat

206

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar, ½ cup unsalted butter, 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple slices, 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Pineapple Upside Down Cake Doesn't Get Any Better Than This! 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 Doesn't Get Any Better Than This!

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