Pineapple upside down cake has always been one of our favorite cakes. The combination of fruit and cake hits the spot.
If my mom didn't make Confetti Angel Food Cake for my birthday, she made this cake. Being a mom of the 50s and 60s, she took the easy way out, though, and used a box mix. (And I understand why since I have never been able to make an Angel Food Cake from scratch.)
Pineapple Upside Down Cake With Pecans Or Cherries
She also made her pineapple upside down cake with a yellow cake box mix. I make mine from scratch. It takes only a little more time and it's SO much better. This from-scratch cake is easy and delicious. Trust me. You're gonna love it. It's so pretty and scrumptious.
What You Need
For best results you will need a seasoned cast iron skillet. You also need measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowls and an electric mixer.
Ingredients
The Topping Ingredients (Topping is baked on the bottom)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 7 canned pineapple rings (1 large can, drained)
- 12 Maraschino cherries (or 7 pecan halves)
Cake Ingredients
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ¼ cups flour
Directions
Topping Directions
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Heat the butter in a 10-inch cast iron skillet until it melts.
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Swirl the skillet to coat part way up the sides.
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Cover the bottom of the skillet with the brown sugar.
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Place the pineapple rings over the brown sugar around the edge and one in the center of the skillet. Place a maraschino cherry or pecan half in the center of each pineapple ring (all with the round side down) and add more in between the rings if you want.
Cake Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 F degrees.
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Cream the butter and sugar.
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Mix in the egg, milk and vanilla.
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In a separate bowl mix the remaining dry ingredients.
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Fold dry ingredients mixture into the liquid mixture.
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Mix well and pour it over top of the pineapple rings.
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Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
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Remove the skillet from the oven and let it rest for a minute, no longer.
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You may find it helpful to loosen the cake with a table knife from the outside edge of the pan before you do the next step.
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Place the serving platter over the top of the skillet and turn the whole thing upside down to reveal the brown sugar topped cake with pineapple rings and cherries or pecans.
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Let cool and serve just how it is or add whipped cream for elegance.
Pineapple Upside Down Cake With Cherries Or Pecans
Author: Recipe Idea Shop
Ingredients
The Topping Ingredients (Topping is baked on the bottom)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 7 canned pineapple rings (1 large can, drained)
- 12 Maraschino cherries (or 7 pecan halves)
Cake Ingredients
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ¼ cups flour
Instructions
Topping Directions
- Heat the butter in a 10-inch cast iron skillet until it melts.
- Swirl the skillet to coat part way up the sides.
- Cover the bottom of the skillet with the brown sugar.
- Place the pineapple rings over the brown sugar around the edge and one in the center of the skillet. Place a maraschino cherry or half pecan in the center of each pineapple ring and add more in between the rings if you want.
Cake Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F degrees.
- Cream the butter and sugar.
- Mix in the egg, milk and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl mix the remaining dry ingredients.
- Fold dry ingredients mixture into the liquid mixture.
- Mix well and pour it over top of the pineapple rings.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and let it rest for a minute, no longer.
- You may find it helpful to loosen the cake with a table knife from the outside edge of the pan before you do the next step.
- Place the serving platter over the top of the skillet and turn the whole thing upside down to reveal the brown sugar topped cake with pineapple rings and cherries or pecans.
- Let cool and serve just how it is or add whipped cream for elegance.
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- My Favorite Chocolate Cake
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Kathy acquired the blog, Recipe Idea Shop in 2024. She was raised on a farm in Arkansas where having a big garden and good food to eat was the norm. She shares recipes for homemade comfort food and new trending dishes.
Kathy began her blogging journey in 2011 when she founded PetticoatJunktion.com, a home décor blog focused on repurposing and upcycling furniture, and thrift store finds.
