Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake is a simple, sweet dessert with an easy buttery homemade cake topped with delicious caramelized pineapple toping and even a cherry on top! Perfect spring and summer dessert!

This cake recipe is flavorful and moist. The cake is baked in a single layer and topped with pineapple rings and maraschino cherries. Canned pineapple and maraschino cherries are a couple of no-fuss ingredients that will make this impressive, decadent dessert. The cake is supremely moist with loads of pineapple flavor and the topping is caramel sweet with tender pineapple rings and juicy cherries.

It is a great recipe for bakers who are looking for an easy but unique cake to make at home.

How to Make Pineapple Upside- Down Cake?

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease the bottom and sides of 9 inch round cake pan with cooking spray
• To make topping:
• In a small bowl, combine the melted butter and brown sugar and pour the mixture into the bottom of the cake pan, spreading it out evenly
• Arrange the pineapple rings around the pan and place maraschino cherries in the center of the pineapple
• To make the cake:
• In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together softened butter and sugars until moistened
• Beat in the egg, salt, baking powder, and vanilla until combined
• Add sour cream, pineapple juice and gradually add some of the milk, alternating with the flour until a soft batter comes together
• Carefully pour the batter over the pineapples in the pan, careful not to disturb their placement
• Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted comes out clean
• Cool for 5-10 minutes then very carefully invert the cake onto a platter or plate

Pineapple upside-down cakes are baked in a single pan with the toppings in the bottom of the pan. After the cake is baked, it is inverted so the toppings are on top of the cake. This is why it is called an “upside-down” cake.

When to Flip a Pineapple Upside- Down Cake?

You need to let it cool too long enough to not fall apart but if you let it cool too long the topping will stick inside the pan. Cool for 5-10 minutes then very carefully invert the cake onto a platter or plate

How to Flip a Pineapple Upside- Down Cake?

Once the cake has cooled for 5-10 minutes, run a small knife around the edges to loosen it from the sides of the pan. Choose a cake plate for serving platter and place it over the cake pan. Hold the two together and flip.

How to Store Pineapple Upside -Down Cake?

Keep the cake tightly covered and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Can you Freeze Pineapple Upside- Down Cake?

The cake can be tightly wrapped and frozen for up to 3 months. Allow the cake to cool completely then cover it with a couple of layers of plastic wrap. Thaw the cake overnight in the refrigerator and serve.

There is nothing like a classic recipe to have in your cookbook to pull out when you need an easy dessert to serve to your friends or bring to a party. This cake recipe is going to be your new go-to dessert. Enjoy!