Upside-Down Raisin Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Upside-Down Raisin Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup raisins; 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple slices; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 1/2 cups flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup shredded carrot

Servings: persons

1 cup raisins
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple slices
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup shredded carrot

1
Drain pineapple, reserving 1/2 cup of the juice.
2
Melt 1/4 cup butter in a 10-inch ovenproof skillet. Blend in brown sugar.
3
Arrange pineapple over brown sugar/butter mixture and top with 1/2 cup raisins.
4
Beat remaining 1/4 cup butter with sugar until light and fluffy.
5
Beat in eggs, vanilla and carrots.
6
Combine dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
7
Beat 1/3 of the dry ingredients into the creamed butter and sugar.
8
Beat in half of reserved pineapple juice till blended.
9
Beat in another 1/3 of dry mixture, followed by remaining pineapple juice.
10
Beat in remaining third of dry ingredients.
11
Fold in remaining 1/2 cup raisins.
12
Pour batter over pineapple in ovenproof skillet.
13
Bake in 350 oven 40-45 minutes.
14
Let stand 5 minutes before inverting on serving plate.

731

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup raisins, 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple slices, 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Upside-Down Raisin Carrot 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.

Upside-Down Raisin Carrot Cake

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