Best 6 Like Moms Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of Mom's Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, a classic dessert that brings back cherished memories with every bite. This tantalizing cake features a moist and tender golden cake base topped with a luscious layer of caramelized pineapple rings and a sprinkling of maraschino cherries. The perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess makes it an irresistible treat for any occasion. This article presents two variations of this timeless recipe: the traditional Pineapple Upside-Down Cake and a delightful Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, catering to various dietary needs. Both recipes include step-by-step instructions, ingredient lists, and baking tips to ensure success in recreating this beloved dessert.

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PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE LIKE MAMA MADE



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I've made this cake for years and it's always a hit, it's even good cold for breakfast. It's simple and uses cake mix. It signify's good old fashioned farm house cooking to me.

Provided by Judy Manning

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box yellow cake mix
1 stick real salted butter
1 can(s) pineapple slices drained (reserve juice)
1 c dark brown sugar
3 large eggs
1/3 c vegetable oil

Steps:

  • 1. Melt butter in 9"X 11" baking dish
  • 2. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over entire bottom of dish
  • 3. Reserve pineapple juice and place drained pineapples to cover bottom of dish
  • 4. Mix cake mix with eggs, oil and substitute pineapple juice to replace water called for in directions
  • 5. Pour cake batter over pineapples
  • 6. Place in 350 degree oven until browned and top springs back (aproximately 55 minutes. If top is browning too fast cover for last 10 minutes with foil.
  • 7. Allow to cool slightly before serving. I like it warm or cold.

MOM'S AMAZING PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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I have to admit I use a lot of shortcuts in my cooking. Mom made this cake with stiffly beaten egg whites and it is really so much better than my cake mix version. But... when I want something special I pull out this recipe and its worth the extra effort.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

PINEAPPLE TOPPING:
1/2 c butter
1 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 can(s) pineapple rings (drain and reserve juice)
1 jar(s) marachino cherries (small jar), well drained
CAKE:
3 egg yolks, well beaten (reserved whites, used below)
1 c sugar
5 Tbsp pineapple juice
1 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
3 egg whites, stiffly beaten

Steps:

  • 1. NOTE: This cake can be made in a large iron skillet (the old fashioned way) or an 8 inch round cake pan. Melt butter in pan used. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over entire surface of pan or skillet. Place pineapple rings on the sugar and place a cherry in the center of each ring. Set aside.
  • 2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Set aside a moment. In another mixing bowl, combine sugar and pineapple juice to egg yolks (well beaten) and mix well. Add flour and baking powder and mix well. Gently fold in egg whites (stiffly beaten). Carefully pour batter into iron skillet or cake pan with the pineapples and cherries being sure you do not displace the fruit. Bake at 325degrees for 40-45 minutes.
  • 3. Remove cake from oven and set on a wet towel. Take a butter knife and run it around the sides of the cake to loosen from pan. Let cake cool. When cool turn upside down onto cake plate. Let sit for a minute and gently lift skillet from the cake. You may need to rearrange fruit if any sticks to bottom of pan. This cake is so good I don't even use whipped cream with it but I guess you could. ENJOY!

SPICED PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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I often bake this beautiful cake in my large cast-iron skillet and turn it out onto a pizza pan. -Jennifer Sergesketter, Newburgh, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/3 cups butter, softened, divided
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple slices, drained
10 to 12 maraschino cherries
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, melt 2/3 cup butter; stir in brown sugar. Spread in the bottom of an ungreased heavy 12-in. ovenproof skillet or a 13x9-in. baking pan. Arrange pineapple in a single layer over sugar mixture; place a cherry in the center of each slice. Sprinkle with pecans and set aside. , In a large bowl, cream sugar and remaining butter until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; add alternately to batter with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. , Carefully pour over the pineapple. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes for skillet, 50-60 minutes for baking pan. Immediately invert onto a serving platter. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 467mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

LIKE MOM'S PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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My mom made the best pineapple upside down cake and unfortunately no one in the family has the recipe. I found this recipe on the internet somewhere, and its taste like my Mom's recipe. It is so yummy and no yellow cake mix. Note: This was edited from when it was first posted, I accidently added all the butter with the brown sugar for top coating.

Provided by diner524

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter (1 stick divided)
1 cup brown sugar
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple slices (save juice)
3 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup pineapple juice (or can use 1/2 cup pineapple juice-omit milk)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Use a 9 or 10 inch cast iron skillet or pan.
  • Melt 1/4 cup of the butter over low heat in skillet, add brown sugar make sure evenly coats bottom.
  • Take pan off of the heat, arrange pineapple slices on top of brown sugar.
  • In a large bowl, cream other 1/4 cup of butter with the sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, mix until blended. Add juice, milk if using, and vanilla. Beat until sugar is well dissolved.
  • Sift flour, baking powder and salt and mix with the egg mixture until well blended.
  • Pour batter into the skillet/pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes and then put plate over skillet/pan and flip over.

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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Delicious and moist, this cake is a real winner with everyone. I double this recipe and bake it in a 9x15 pan for my family of 10, it's gone in no time at all.

Provided by Garlicgoddess84

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus
9 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 pineapple, peeled, cored, cut in half lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
1 1/2 cups pastry flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream
3 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Stir together the melted butter, brown sugar and corn syrup and evenly coat the bottom and sides of a 10-inch glass pie plate with the mixture. Arrange pineapple on top.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the pastry flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt and thoroughly mix. In another bowl, whisk together the softened butter, sour cream, egg yolks and vanilla. Add to the dry ingredients and mix with an electric mixer at medium speed about 1 1/2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally, until thick and smooth. Using a spatula, spread the batter evenly over the fruit, building up the outside edges so the cake will be level when baked.
  • Bake 40 to 50 minutes, until golden brown and a tester inserted in the center comes clean. Transfer to a rack to cool 3 to 5 minutes (no longer) and then invert onto a serving plate, repositioning the fruit as necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3816.8, Fat 188.3, SaturatedFat 113.2, Cholesterol 1010, Sodium 1955.1, Carbohydrate 518, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 318.4, Protein 31.5

GRANDMA'S PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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My gramma used to bake cakes and pies during the Depression and my grampa would sell them door-to-door and on the street corners to support them during that awful time. This is one of my favorites.

Provided by C. N.

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

⅓ cup butter
½ cup brown sugar, packed
8 pineapple rings
8 pecan halves
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup white sugar
2 eggs
¼ cup pineapple juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt butter in a 9-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar; heat until bubbly. Remove from heat. Arrange pineapple rings and pecans on top.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl; repeat sifting twice more.
  • Beat white sugar and eggs together in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Alternate folding flour mixture and pineapple juice into the egg mixture in 3 batches, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Pour over pineapple slices.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool in the skillet for 5 minutes. Invert carefully onto a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.3 calories, Carbohydrate 55.1 g, Cholesterol 66.8 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 214.9 mg, Sugar 41.5 g

Tips:

  • Use a cast iron skillet or a 9-inch round cake pan for the perfect crispy crust and golden brown pineapple rings.
  • Make sure the butter is melted and the brown sugar is packed for a smooth and rich caramel sauce.
  • Arrange the pineapple rings in a single layer, slightly overlapping, to ensure even cooking and a beautiful presentation.
  • Use a toothpick or cake tester to check the doneness of the cake; it should come out clean when inserted into the center.
  • Let the cake cool for a few minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate to prevent the caramel sauce from running off.
  • Serve the cake warm or at room temperature with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream for an extra special treat.

Conclusion:

Like Mom's Pineapple Upside-Down Cake is a classic dessert that is sure to bring back fond memories. With its buttery cake, sweet and tangy pineapple, and rich caramel sauce, this cake is a perfect ending to any meal. Whether you're serving it for a special occasion or just because, this cake is sure to be a hit. So grab your ingredients and preheat your oven, it's time to make some memories!

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