The Best Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe

Name: The Best Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅔ cup brown sugar; ⅓ cup butter; 1 teaspoon vanilla; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; 9 canned pineapple rings; 9 maraschino cherries; 2 egg yolks; ½ cup granulated sugar; 1 ½ cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ¾ teaspoon salt; ¼ cup shortening; ¼ cup butter; ¼ cup pineapple juice; ¼ cup half-and-half; ¼ cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 egg whites

Servings: persons

⅔ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ teaspoon cinnamon
9 canned pineapple rings
9 maraschino cherries
2 egg yolks
½ cup granulated sugar
1 ½ cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ cup shortening
¼ cup butter
¼ cup pineapple juice
¼ cup half-and-half
¼ cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 egg whites

1
In ungreased cake pan, mix brown sugar, and 1/3 cup butter.
2
Add 1 teaspoons vanilla and cinnamon.
3
Sit on stove over low heat till brown sugar melts.
4
Remove from heat and arrange pineapple rings and cherries in a decorative design.
5
Set aside.
6
In mixer bowl, Beat yolks till thickened.
7
Add granulated sugar and mix till lemony.
8
Move to a small bowl and set aside.
9
In same mixer bowl, mix 1/4 cup butter, pineapple juice, half and half, buttermilk, and 1 teaspoons vanilla.
10
Add flour, baking powder and salt.
11
Blend thoroughly and add yolk mixture.
12
In CLEAN mixer bowl, whip egg whites till stiff.
13
Fold into main mixture and spoon into pan over fruit.
14
Don't pour it, it will disturb your design!
15
Bake 350 for 35-40 minutes.
16
Invert onto serving plate and allow pan to rest over top of cake for several minutes before removing.

1013

kcal

Calories

Fat

130

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅔ cup brown sugar, ⅓ cup butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and more.

Yes, The Best 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.

The Best Pineapple Upside Down Cake

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