{"id":78582,"date":"2025-03-04T14:20:11","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T20:20:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/?p=78582"},"modified":"2025-05-08T14:35:13","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T19:35:13","slug":"homemade-pineapple-upside-down-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/homemade-pineapple-upside-down-cake\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Pineapple Upside Down Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<p>Easily the prettiest cake at the party, you just need a single standard 9-inch round cake pan to make this. My homemade <strong>Pineapple Upside Down Cake<\/strong> has easy-to-follow instructions, and soft cottony texture to the cake beneath the pineapple and cherries dripping in caramel syrup!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-11.jpg\" alt=\"Vertical image of pineapple upside down cake with cherries in center.\" class=\"wp-image-78583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-11.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-11-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-11-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-11-550x825.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-11-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-11-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-11-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-11-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-11-180x270.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-11-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-11-150x225.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-11-735x1103.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes this is the prettiest cake I&rsquo;ve ever made! I don&rsquo;t know why we don&rsquo;t serve pineapple upside down cake at weddings! Everyone loves fruit, caramel, and a soft vanilla cake underneath!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-this-is-the-best-pineapple-upside-down-cake\">This is the Best Pineapple Upside Down Cake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The benefits of making an upside down cake include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-no need to make a frosting! The caramelized fruit is plenty of moisture on top of the vanilla cake!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-the beauty of the fruit arrangement. It&rsquo;s effortlessly visually stunning, without you having to do anything except fit 7 pineapple rings into the pan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-the thrill when it plops out of the pan. It gives queen energy every time a cake pops out of the pan without sticking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>-the taste! Caramelized sugar, tangy pineapple, and sweet bright cherries are the best flavor combination!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-13.jpg\" alt=\"A slice of pineapple upside down cake on a plate with the tip missing.\" class=\"wp-image-78605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-13.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-13-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-13-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-13-550x825.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-13-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-13-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-13-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-13-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-13-180x270.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-13-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-13-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-upside-down-pineapple-cake-ingredients\">Upside Down Pineapple Cake Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake.jpg\" alt=\"Bowl with fruit rings, cherries, eggs, flour, butter and vanilla on kitchen counter.\" class=\"wp-image-78584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Butter<\/strong>. This cake recipe needs one stick of butter for the cake and another half-stick to make the caramel topping that the fruit cooks in. For the cake, it&rsquo;s best if the butter is completely softened to room temperature. We&rsquo;ll use the other half a stick to melt with the brown sugar to make the caramel sauce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brown Sugar<\/strong>. One-half cup of light brown sugar for making the caramel topping.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vanilla<\/strong>. One-quarter teaspoon of vanilla extract to flavor the caramel and another 1\/2 teaspoon to flavor the cake batter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pineapple<\/strong>. It&rsquo;s best to buy the 8-ounce can of pineapple rings packed in 100% pineapple juice. We&rsquo;ll use 7 rings for making the design on the top of the cake. We also need 1\/2 cup of pineapple juice from the can, so do not drain the can!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cherries<\/strong>. While bright red maraschino cherries are the most common thing to place in the center of each pineapple ring, I have also used Amarena cherries that I have from making cocktails with, and I&rsquo;ve even used pecans instead of cherries! I think that might be a Texas thing to use pecans instead of cherries, though!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flour<\/strong>. One and a half cups of all-purpose flour for the cake batter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Baking Powder<\/strong>. One teaspoon of baking powder for making the cake rise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Granulated Sugar<\/strong>. One cup of white granulated sugar for the cake.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eggs<\/strong>. Two large eggs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-10.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead image of pineapple upside down cake sliced.\" class=\"wp-image-78607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-10.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-10-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-10-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-10-550x825.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-10-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-10-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-10-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-10-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-10-180x270.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-10-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-10-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-upside-down-pineapple-cake\">How to make Upside Down Pineapple Cake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Preheat the oven to 350-degrees F, and spray a 9-inch round cake pan generously with cooking spray. If you&rsquo;re worried, you can line the bottom of the cake pan with a parchment paper round, but it&rsquo;s not necessary. As long as you tip this cake out of the pan while it&rsquo;s still warm, it will not stick to the pan!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-12.jpg\" alt=\"Small white saucepan with butter and brown sugar about to be melted.\" class=\"wp-image-78585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-12.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-12-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-12-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-12-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-12-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-12-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-12-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-12-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-12-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-15.jpg\" alt=\"Brown caramel sauce in the bottom of a round pan.\" class=\"wp-image-78586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-15.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-15-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-15-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-15-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-15-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-15-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-15-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-15-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-15-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>First, make the topping (which goes in the bottom of the pan first). In a small saucepan, combine the 4 tablespoons of butter and brown sugar. Melt over low heat while stirring occasionally until smooth. Turn off the heat and stir in the vanilla.<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Scrape the butter-brown sugar mixture into the bottom of the prepared cake pan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-16.jpg\" alt=\"Seven pineapple rings with cherries in the center over brown caramel in a round cake pan.\" class=\"wp-image-78590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-16.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-16-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-16-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-16-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-16-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-16-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-16-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-16-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-16-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-17.jpg\" alt=\"White bowl with white powders in it with a whisk.\" class=\"wp-image-78591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-17.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-17-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-17-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-17-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-17-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-17-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-17-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-17-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-17-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Arrange as many pineapple rings in a single layer on top of the butter-brown sugar. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each ring.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Next, make the cake: in a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-2.jpg\" alt=\"Bowl with yellow butter, eggs and vanilla splashed on top.\" class=\"wp-image-78594\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-2.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-2-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-2-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-2-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-2-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-3.jpg\" alt=\"Bowl with yellow cake batter and white flour on top, before being stirred in.\" class=\"wp-image-78595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-3.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-3-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-3-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-3-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-3-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-3-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>In a medium bowl, add the softened butter and granulated sugar. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy, at least 1 minute. Add the eggs, vanilla, and pineapple juice and beat to combine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Sprinkle the flour mixture on top, and beat just to combine. Scrape this mixture into the cake pan on top of the pineapple rings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-6.jpg\" alt=\"Freshly baked yellow cake in a round cake pan.\" class=\"wp-image-78597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-6.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-6-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-6-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-6-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-6-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-6-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-6-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-6-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-7.jpg\" alt=\"A pineapple upside down cake flipped over on a white plate for serving.\" class=\"wp-image-78598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-7.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-7-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-7-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-7-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-7-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-7-180x120.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-7-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-7-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Bake for 45 minutes. To test for doneness, insert a toothpick just into the top layer of the cake (try to avoid the fruit). if the toothpick just has a few crumbs, it&rsquo;s done. It should also start to pull away from the sides of the pan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Let the cake cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, run a knife around the edge to loosen the sides, and then place a plate on top. Flip the cake over onto the plate, tap firmly to release.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-serving-and-storage\">Serving and Storage:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, I like to slice this cake with a very sharp serrated knife so that it cuts through the pineapple slices cleanly. I like to serve it slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or caramel gelato on top. You can serve it room temperature or cold, if that&rsquo;s how you prefer cake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-8.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of upside down pineapple cake toppings.\" class=\"wp-image-78608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-8.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-8-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-8-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-8-550x825.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-8-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-8-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-8-720x1080.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-8-360x540.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-8-180x270.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-8-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-8-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips-for-the-best-pineapple-upside-down-cake\">Tips for the Best Pineapple Upside Down Cake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Caramel Topping<\/strong> &ndash; We&rsquo;re not actually making caramel sauce here, so there&rsquo;s no need to worry about the proper temperature. Just melt the butter and stir in the sugar until it&rsquo;s dissolved. Don&rsquo;t let it boil or simmer too much because the water will evaporate from the butter and you&rsquo;ll have less liquid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flipping the Cake<\/strong> &ndash; This cake will not stick to the pan as long as you flip it when it&rsquo;s still warm! if it does stick, it&rsquo;s because the butter solidified, so put it back in a warm oven for a few minutes to melt the butter again. It&rsquo;s normal if a piece of fruit or two sticks, just lift it off and place it back where it belongs on the finished cake.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Servings &ndash; If you want a smaller batch of this cake, I made two <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/pineapple-upside-down-cakes\/\">Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes<\/a><\/span> in ramekins a few years ago.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-upside-down-pineapple-cake-faqs\">Upside Down Pineapple Cake FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1741037768530\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Does pineapple upside down cake need to be refrigerated?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">I let this cake sit on the counter for 1 day before I move it to the fridge for longer storage. You can also slice individually pieces, place them on a small paper plate, cover with two layers of plastic wrap and store in freezer-safe food bags. Then, you can defrost at room temperature anytime you need a single slice of cake!<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1741037775991\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why is my pineapple upside down cake soggy?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If pineapple cake is soggy, it&rsquo;s because it wasn&rsquo;t baked long enough. Also, be sure to follow the instructions exactly and do not add any extra caramel sauce or pineapple juice to the recipe.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1741037794478\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do you eat pineapple upside down cake warm or cold?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">We like to eat it warm with a scoop of caramel gelato or vanilla ice cream, but you can eat it cold if you prefer! 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Time<\/strong>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"mv-create-time-format\"><span class=\"mv-time-part mv-time-minutes\">15 minutes<\/span> <\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-time mv-create-time-active\">\n\t\t\t<strong class=\"mv-create-time-label mv-create-uppercase mv-create-strong\">Cook Time<\/strong>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"mv-create-time-format\"><span class=\"mv-time-part mv-time-minutes\">50 minutes<\/span> <\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-time mv-create-time-total\">\n\t\t\t<strong class=\"mv-create-time-label mv-create-uppercase mv-create-strong\">Total Time<\/strong>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"mv-create-time-format\"><span class=\"mv-time-part mv-time-hours\">1 hour<\/span> <span class=\"mv-time-part mv-time-minutes\">5 minutes<\/span> <\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mv-create-ingredients\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"mv-create-ingredients-title mv-create-title-secondary\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>FOR THE TOPPING:<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCooking spray\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t4 tablespoons unsalted butter\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t1\/2 cup light brown sugar\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t1\/4 teaspoon vanilla extract\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t1 8-ounce can of pineapple rings in 100% pineapple juice\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t8 maraschino cherries\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>FOR THE CAKE:<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t1 1\/2 cups all-purpose flour\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t1 teaspoon baking powder\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t1\/2 teaspoon salt\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t1 cup sugar\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t2 large eggs\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t1\/2 teaspoon vanilla extract\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t1\/2 cup pineapple juice (from can)\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-hands-free\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-instructions mv-create-instructions-slot-v2\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"mv-create-instructions-title mv-create-title-secondary\">Instructions<\/h3>\n\t\t<ol><li id=\"mv_create_923_1\">Preheat the oven to 350-degrees F, and spray a 9-inch round cake pan generously with cooking spray.<\/li><li id=\"mv_create_923_2\">First: make the topping: In a small saucepan, combine the 4 tablespoons of butter and brown sugar. Melt over low heat while stirring occasionally until smooth. Turn off the heat and stir in the vanilla. Scrape this mixture into the bottom of the prepared cake pan.<\/li><li id=\"mv_create_923_3\">Arrange as many pineapple rings in a single layer on top of the butter-brown sugar. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each ring. Set aside.<\/li><li id=\"mv_create_923_4\">Next, make the cake: in a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.<\/li><li id=\"mv_create_923_5\">Then, In a separate medium bowl, add the softened butter and granulated sugar. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy, at least 1 minute.<\/li><li id=\"mv_create_923_6\">Add the eggs, vanilla, and pineapple juice and beat to combine.<\/li><li id=\"mv_create_923_7\">Sprinkle the flour mixture on top, and beat just to combine.<\/li><li id=\"mv_create_923_8\">Gently scrape the batter on top of the pineapple rings, smooth the top, and bake for 45 minutes. Test after 45 minutes using a toothpick that you only insert in the top layer of the cake. Try not to get the fruit layer, which will be wet. The cake is done when the toothpick is mostly clean and the cake is starting to pull away from the sides of the pan.<\/li><li id=\"mv_create_923_9\">Let the cake cool in the pan for about 20 minutes, place a plate on top, and invert the pan over the plate. Tap down very firmly to help the cake release from the pan. If it doesn&rsquo;t release, it&rsquo;s because the butter solidified, so place it back in the oven for a few minutes and try again.<\/li><\/ol>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mv-create-notes mv-create-notes-slot-v2\">\n\t\t<h3 class=\"mv-create-notes-title mv-create-title-secondary\">Notes<\/h3>\n\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-notes-content\">\n\t\t\t<p><p>\n<div class=\"adthrive-video-player in-post\" data-video-id=\"9VjMVUNA\" data-player-type=\"default\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mv-create-nutrition\">\n\t<div class=\"mv-create-nutrition-box\">\n\t\t<h4 class=\"mv-create-nutrition-title mv-create-strong\"><span>Nutrition Information:<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-item mv-create-nutrition-yield\"><h4 class=\"mv-create-nutrition-label mv-create-uppercase mv-create-strong\">Yield:<\/h4> 8<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-item mv-create-nutrition-serving-size \"><h4 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