It’s about that time to share my recipe for my infamous Pineapple Upside Down Cake. Originally, I could not find any recipes that impressed me, and honey, I searched high and low. Some cakes were just too sweet, and other cakes were far too dry. Finally, I found a recipe that was pretty good, but it had room for improvement. I simply replaced a couple ingredients, added a few more, and I was good to go! This Pineapple Upside Down Cake is simply amazing! It’s moist, fluffy, sweet and buttery. What else could you ask for?! This cake is perfect for special occasions and Sunday dinner. Make sure you follow this recipe, and do not replace a thing! Trust me. As long as you follow these directions, you will bake the Best Pineapple Upside Down Cake EVER. Try it out!
This Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe is a Must-Try!
The Best Pineapple Upside Down Cake Ever
Ingredients
- 20 oz can of pineapple rings in pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter flavored shortening
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp pineapple juice
- 3 tbsp of maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Sift the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Place the ingredients in a large bowl.
- Add the butte flavored shortening, and buttermilk with the dry ingredients, and mix with a hand held mixer.
- Next add the egg, then continue to mix.
- Add 2 tbsp of pineapple juice, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract, then mix the cake batter until it’s smooth.
- In a large cast iron skillet, melt down the butter. Once the butter is melted, add the brown sugar in and stir.
- Let the brown sugar and butter cool down for about 5 minutes, then arrange the pineapples and the cherries at the bottom of the skillet.
- Pour the cake batter over the pineapples and cherries in the cast iron skillet.
- Place the cake in the oven on 350 for 35-40 minutes.
- Remove the cake once it’s done, and let it cool for 20 minutes.
- Once the cake has cooled, get a cake stand or plate and empty the cake out of the cast iron skillet.
- Serve alone, or with ice cream.
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Hi! Thanks for sharing! This looks fantastic! My Mom’s favorite cake is Pineapple upside-down cake, and her birthday is coming up. I want to surprise her with something special and homemade, but I do not own a cast-iron skillet. Could I make the recipe using a round non-stick cake pan?
yes you may.. any baking pan would do. you can also use u bundt pan to add a little more yummy look!
The best ever! The cake is fluffy and moist, although I did use less sugar. Other than that, this is the only recipe I’ll ever use! Going to try it as an apple upside down cake next. I’m so happy I found your recipe online! This recipe is mouthwatering and addictive, my family can’t stop at one bite or one serving.
Thank you!
This is THE BEST Pineapple Upside Down Cake EVER!!!!! Thank you for sharing this recipe!!!! I make it in a 9×13 pan and double the recipe. I use fresh pineapple when I can and that is even more incredible with this recipe!!! It turns out AMAZING every time!!! By far a regular basis family favorite treat! Such Delicious Yummmayyyynesss!!!!!! Thank you again for the Recipe share!!!!!
can I use butter instead of shortening?
For best results, I’d stick to the recipe 🙂
Hello Rosie. I would like to make this cake but I don’t see the measurements. Could I email me them? Bklynmommy@excite.com
I fixed it. It’s there now. Sorry about that.
Hi,
What size cast iron skillet did you use?
Thanks
I think it was a 10 inch pan
Thank you for sharing this recipe. This was my first attempt at baking a pineapple upside down cake. I can honestly say, no need to look any further for any other recipe! Delicious!
This is the same recipe my ma’ always did.. except she used butter balls. Shortening.
Hello, Cousin Rosie!! You have become my trusted go to for delicious recipes. I’ve been following you for 3 or 4 years now. I’ve made your greens, bourbon yams, baked turkey wings and Mac and cheese. You are always a hit in my home!! This week for Thanksgiving I’m doing your Baked
turkey wings again, your candied yams and this pineapple upside-down cake. You are amazing. You make cooking simple and enjoyable!!! Thank you cousin. May God richly bless you and your endeavors. Also, I tell people about you all the time. And they love you as well!!! Happy Thanksgiving
Thank you cuz!! Happy Holidays!