Classic Pineapple Upside Down Cake – Dad’s favorite dessert

Classic Pineapple Upside Down Cake has that delicious brown sugar, buttery, pineapple topping that bakes up a little crisp and gooey. The flavor from the fruit the intermingling with brown sugar is this classic recipe needs to be the star the dessert table!

The person who created the Pineapple Upside Down Cake was a very smart person indeed! It is, in my opinion, by far one of the prettiest cakes you can make as well as one of the tastiest! It is also my Dad’s favorite cake and one I would make him often for his birthday.

Why I make Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Growing up, we always knew that Dad’s favorite cake was a Pineapple Upside Down Cake. This classic recipe for Pineapple Upside Down Cake is not fancy with frosting or layers of cake with decorations. It’s your basic yellow cake with fruit and buttery brown sugar.  No whipped cream needed, although I will not judge you if you add whipped cream! Rather I would likely adore you!

This cake is not only fruity, but the homemade texture is very pleasing to your senses, making it a comfort food. It is perfect for any special occasion or just because! Simple to make, budget friendly and just plain delicious!

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How to make Pineapple Upside Down Cake

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I highly recommend the Wilton Perfect Results 9″ cake pan. They are my favorite cake pans and I use them for recipes like this Pineapple Upside Down Cake as well as my favorite Blueberry Coffee Cake!

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Pineapple Upside Down Cake

A classic recipe with a buttery brown sugar and fruit flavored bottom that becomes the top when flipped!

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Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cake, Classic Pineapple Upside Down Cake, Pineapple, Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 362kcal

Author: Shelby Law Ruttan

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 Tablespoon water
• 8 pineapple rings
• 4 maraschino cherries halved
• 1-1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter very soft
• 1 egg

Instructions

• Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees.
• Melt butter and pour in bottom of 9 inch round cake pan.Sprinkle with brown sugar and 1 tablespoon water. Stir to combine, then spread over entire bottom of pan.
• Place pineapple rings in pan over top of brown sugar mixture. Place 1/2 of cherry, cut side up, in center of each pineapple ring.
• In large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Stir to combine. Add water, egg, and softened butter. Mix on low speed until combined. Mix another minute on medium speed, until batter is smooth.
• Spoon batter over the fruit in prepared pan. Bake 30-35 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 5 minutes. Loosen cake from pan and invert onto serving plate. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 279mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 41g