Pineapple Upside-Down Nutty Spice Cake Recipe

Name: Pineapple Upside-Down Nutty Spice Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ tablespoons butter, melted; 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar; 1/2 cup pineapple juice; 12 ounces pineapple rings; 5 to 10 maraschino cherries; 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1/2 cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped; Special equipment: 8-inch cast iron skillet

Servings: persons

¼ tablespoons butter, melted
1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar
1/2 cup pineapple juice
12 ounces pineapple rings
5 to 10 maraschino cherries
1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
Special equipment: 8-inch cast iron skillet

1
Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
2
In a cast iron skillet on medium heat add 6 tablespoons butter, the brown sugar and pineapple juice.
3
Simmer for a few minutes until sugar dissolves then remove from heat.
4
Arrange pineapple slices and cherries in sugar glaze filling in spaces with cherries.
5
In a large bowl sift flour, baking powder, salt, cloves, cinnamon and sugar.
6
In a smaller bowl whisk egg, milk, vanilla and remaining butter.
7
Pour wet ingredients over dry and blend until just combined, fold in walnuts.
8
Pour cake batter into the cast iron skillet.
9
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10
Let rest for 5 minutes before turning out onto a platter.

720

kcal

Calories

Fat

154

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ tablespoons butter, melted, 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar, 1/2 cup pineapple juice, 12 ounces pineapple rings, and more.

Yes, Pineapple Upside-Down Nutty Spice 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 Nutty Spice Cake

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