Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Name: Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 1
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

1 · Dec 5, 2014 · 23 Comments

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!

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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

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.

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Comments

Comedy Plus says
05/12/2014 at 5:05 pm

I only took a small piece and it was wonderful. Have a blessed day my friend. Big hugs. :)

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Angie@Angie's Recipes says
05/12/2014 at 6:19 pm

It's one of my favourites. This looks so beautifully done and delicious.

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Ginny Hartzler says
05/12/2014 at 6:27 pm

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.

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Louise says
05/12/2014 at 9:35 pm

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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Laura says
06/12/2014 at 1:28 am

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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Grandma Kc says
06/12/2014 at 2:00 am

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!

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Pam says
06/12/2014 at 2:21 am

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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FABBY says
06/12/2014 at 2:54 am

Yummmmmyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!! Love this classic! Thanks for the recipe my friend. I just pinned it too. Happy Holiday Season FABBY

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Big Daddy Dave says
06/12/2014 at 3:16 am

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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Dottie Sauchelli Balin says
06/12/2014 at 5:47 am

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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Brandi says
06/12/2014 at 5:57 am

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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Medeja says
07/12/2014 at 11:06 am

Classic cake! Looks so inviting! I need to try too :0

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sandie says
07/12/2014 at 8:17 pm

Looks so moist and delicious!

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Alison says
08/12/2014 at 12:18 pm

This looks lovely. I will definitely have to try and make one of these

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amoridoce says
10/12/2014 at 12:43 am

Hi dear, this cake look just amazing! thank you for share it :) kisses

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Monu Gillani says
10/12/2014 at 3:13 pm

so beautiful upside down cake :) all time my fav

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Federica Gif says
11/12/2014 at 4:18 pm

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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Sharon@bluewillowhouse says
14/12/2014 at 5:51 pm

I am pleased to let you know that your wonderful Pineapple Upside-Down Cake is being featured this week on The Southern Special.

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Miz Helen says
15/12/2014 at 9:59 pm

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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Michelle from Weekend Craft says
17/12/2014 at 12:57 pm

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

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Carol says
02/02/2017 at 6:18 pm

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
  03/02/2017 at 8:49 pm
  
  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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