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Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

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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!

Living the Gourmet: Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

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Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

10 minPrep Time

45 minCook Time

55 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 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

  1. Preheat Oven 350 degrees:
  2. In a mix-master combine the cream cheese and sugar and mix until creamy.
  3. Add the eggs; one at a time and continue to mix on low. Add the canola oil, vanilla and slowly add the pineapple juice.
  4. In a bowl; combine the flour, baking powder and cake mix. Slowly, add this to the mixing bowl, while on low.
  5. Butter a 9-inch pie plate.
  6. 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.
  7. Bake 45 – 50 minutes or until the middle is set and the toothpick test comes out clean.
  8. 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.
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Living the Gourmet: Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
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  4. 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...
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  5. 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
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  7. 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
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  8. FABBY says

    Yummmmmyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!! Love this classic! Thanks for the recipe my friend. I just pinned it too. Happy Holiday Season FABBY
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  9. 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
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  10. 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 :)
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  11. 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.
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  17. 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 :-)
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  19. 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
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  21. 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
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    • 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!
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