Spiced Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe

Name: Spiced Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups butter or 1 1/3 cups margarine, softened and divided; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple slices, drained; 10 -12 maraschino cherries; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 cup buttermilk

Servings: persons

1 1/3 cups butter or 1 1/3 cups margarine, softened and divided
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple slices, drained
10 -12 maraschino cherries
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup buttermilk

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
In a small saucepan, melt 2/3 cup butter; stir in brown sugar.
3
Spread in the bottom of an ungreased heavy 12-inch skillet or a 13x9x2-inch pan.
4
Arrange pineapple slices in a single layer over the sugar mixture; place a maraschino cherry in the center of each.
5
Sprinkle with pecans and set aside.
6
In a large mixing bowl, cream sugar and remaining butter.
7
Beat in eggs and vanilla.
8
Combine the dry ingredients; add alternately with the buttermilk, mixing well after each addition.
9
Carefully pour over the pineapple.
10
Bake at 350u00b0F for 40 minutes for a skillet, and 50-60 minutes for a baking pan, or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
11
IMMEDIATELY invert onto serving platter.

1853

kcal

Calories

123

Fat

183

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.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/3 cups butter or 1 1/3 cups margarine, softened and divided, 1 cup packed brown sugar, 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple slices, drained, 10 -12 maraschino cherries, and more.

Yes, Spiced 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!

Spiced Pineapple Upside Down Cake

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Variations & substitutions

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