This cake got rave reviews at the table. It is easy to make and looks so pretty. So if you need a pretty cake to brighten your holiday table and one that will have the guests thinking “Martha visited” this is the one!
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
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- 1 yellow cake mix
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 3 - 4 slices fresh pineapple - cut into pieces
- 11/2 cups pineapple juice
- Butter for greasing the baking dish
- Brown sugar for dusting the pineapple pieces
- Maraschino cherries for placing around the pineapple pieces
Instructions
- Preheat Oven 350 degrees:
- In a mix-master combine the cream cheese and sugar and mix until creamy.
- Add the eggs; one at a time and continue to mix on low. Add the canola oil, vanilla and slowly add the pineapple juice.
- In a bowl; combine the flour, baking powder and cake mix. Slowly, add this to the mixing bowl, while on low.
- Butter a 9-inch pie plate.
- Place the pineapple pieces at the bottom of the pie plate and dot with the maraschino cherries and dust with the brown sugar. Pour the batter over the pineapple.
- Bake 45 – 50 minutes or until the middle is set and the toothpick test comes out clean.
- Gently loosen the edges of the cake with a butter knife. Place a large plate over the pie dish and gently turn upside down. Let the cake loosen and fall onto the plate. Be patient.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
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- Serving Size: 1
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Comedy Plus says
I only took a small piece and it was wonderful.
Have a blessed day my friend. Big hugs. 🙂
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
It's one of my favourites. This looks so beautifully done and delicious.
Ginny Hartzler says
This looks so tender and good. And it is easy, too. I love fresh pineapple and will have to try it. Fabulous pictures that I can almost taste.
Louise says
Pineapple Upside Down Cake is thee best cake ever, Catherine! It always looks festive, tastes delicious and frankly, doesn't last very long around her. I've only baked it once or twice with fresh pineapple but I really should do it more often. It truly makes a difference!
Thanks for sharing, Catherine...
Laura says
My mom's pineapple upside down cake was one of my favorite desserts growing up. I bet this one is delicious. xo Laura
Grandma Kc says
This was one of my Dad's favorite desserts and he was the one who always made it. I'll have to try your recipe!
Pam says
Woo hoo! Oh, Catherine, now you did it! I love this cake and wish I had a slice now. My MIL always made this and I miss it. I've never tried but will have to now after seeing this. I love that it starts with a cake mix and is loaded with cream cheese and fresh pineapple. Temptation! Thanks for the great recipe! Hiugs
FABBY says
Yummmmmyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!! Love this classic! Thanks for the recipe my friend. I just pinned it too.
Happy Holiday Season
FABBY
Big Daddy Dave says
Catherine, Pineabple upside down cake was a common dessert when I was growing up. Its been several years since I've even seen one! Its too bad as it is a great dessert... Maybe we can whip one up for the Holidays. Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Dottie Sauchelli Balin says
Dear Catherine, What a pure classic! this Pineapple Upside Down cake never goes out of style or taste. It is very festive and would be lovely on a holiday table. I love this cake, so moist and the sweetness of the pineapple with the cherry is so tasty. Thanks for sharing this...Have a wonderful and blessed weekend! Dottie 🙂
Brandi says
This is my husband's favorite cake. I've tried to make it from scratch before but it didn't turn out so well. Thanks for sharing your recipe. I'd love to try it again one day for him.
Medeja says
Classic cake! Looks so inviting! I need to try too :0
sandie says
Looks so moist and delicious!
Alison says
This looks lovely. I will definitely have to try and make one of these
amoridoce says
Hi dear, this cake look just amazing! thank you for share it 🙂 kisses
Monu Gillani says
so beautiful upside down cake 🙂 all time my fav
Federica Gif says
Ciao! Mi piace il tuo blog! La tua torta deve essere davvero buona 🙂 Io sono italiana e vivo in una piccola cittadina chiamata Rimini (la città di Federico Fellini) ed ho un blog di cucina salutare che si chiama Mipiacemifabene. E' un piacere poterti scrivere e accorciare le distanze, tornerò a trovarti presto. Complimenti
Federica 🙂
Sharon@bluewillowhouse says
I am pleased to let you know that your wonderful Pineapple Upside-Down Cake is being featured this week on The Southern Special.
Miz Helen says
Oh Catherine,
Your Pineapple Upside Cake looks so delicious, we love this cake! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope you have a great week.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Michelle from Weekend Craft says
One of my favorite desserts on earth! Thank you for linking up last week at Creative Spark Link Party! Hope you stop by today to link up and enter our giveaway! http://bit.ly/1GNpmUs
Carol says
Why do you say to butter 2 = 9" pie plates when you describe putting together 1 cake? I'm confused. I'm going to make this tomorrow. Please clarify today. Thank you so much. Carol
Living the Gourmet says
Dear Carol, Thank you for reaching out. That is actually a typo. I just corrected that! I hope you enjoy the cake...please let me know how it turns out. Thank you for stopping by Living the Gourmet!