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pineapple-upside-down cake

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Crystal ~
Somewhere, IL

Using pineapple tidbits or chunks makes eating the cake a little more fork friendly, making it easier to slice and eat. Arrange or design the chunks of pineapple and cherries anyway you like. Traditional pineapple rings may be used if you prefer.You can also use a yellow box cake mix and follow the package directions instead of making the cake from scratch.

(1 rating)
yield 20 -25
prep time 30 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For pineapple-upside-down cake

  • topping:
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1½ cups packed light brown sugar
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks or tidbits, drained
  • 1 small jar of maraschino cherry halves, drained
  • cake:
  • 2-1/4 cups cake flour
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup crisco shortening
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • 3 eggs
  • 2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

How To Make pineapple-upside-down cake

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2
    Grease and flour the sides of a 13x9 pan.
  • 3
    Melt butter in a microwave safe dish. In the bottom of pan, pour in the melted butter and make sure the entire bottom of the pan is covered.
  • 4
    Sprinkle the brown sugar over butter.
  • 5
    Place the chunks of pineapple on top of the brown sugar; also adding a cherry every 2-3 inches, halved side up. Set aside.
  • 6
    In a large bowl, beat shortening and sugar until well combined. Add eggs, vanilla and almond extract; beat for another 2 minutes.
  • 7
    dd dry ingredients alternately with milk. Beat for 1 minute.
  • 8
    Spoon or ladle the cake batter carefully over pineapples and cherries.
  • 9
    Bake for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in middle of the cake comes out clean.
  • 10
    Cool cake in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Place platter on top of pan and invert. Carefully, lift off the pan.

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