Best 7 Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipes

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**Mini Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes: A Delightful Treat for Any Occasion with 3 Irresistible Variations**

Indulge in the delectable flavors of mini pineapple upside-down cakes, a classic dessert that combines the tangy sweetness of pineapple with the rich, buttery flavor of cake. This recipe offers three irresistible variations to cater to different tastes and preferences: a classic version, a decadent chocolate version, and a refreshing coconut version. Each variation promises a unique and delightful experience, making these mini cakes perfect for any occasion, from intimate gatherings to festive celebrations. With their vibrant appearance and burst of flavors, these mini pineapple upside-down cakes are sure to be a hit among family and friends.

Let's cook with our recipes!

MINI PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Edna Hoffman of Hebron, Indiana gives a timely twist for two to this traditional old-fashioned dessert.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 can (8 ounces) sliced pineapple
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
4 maraschino cherries
4 pecan halves
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup 2% milk

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving 1 tablespoon juice. Set pineapple aside. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and 2 tablespoons butter; stir until sugar is dissolved. , Pour into an ungreased 6-in. round baking pan. Arrange pineapple slices in a single layer in pan; place cherries and pecans in center of pineapple slices., In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and allspice. Beat in the egg, milk, reserved pineapple juice and remaining butter just until combined. Spoon over pineapple. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 369mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

MINI PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKES



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These individual pineapple upside-down cakes are an eye-catching addition to my holiday dessert table. A boxed cake mix makes them easy to bake anytime. -Cindy Colley, Othello, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits
12 maraschino cherries, halved
1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and butter until blended. Spoon into 24 greased muffin cups. Drain pineapple, reserving the juice; spoon pineapple into prepared cups. Place a cherry half cut side down in the center of each., In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil and reserved pineapple juice. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Spoon over pineapple, filling each cup three-fourths full., Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Immediately invert onto wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MINI PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKES



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Found on Slice of Life's Facebook page, who credits http://www.bigmamashomekitchen.com/2010/10/mini-pineapple-upside-down-cakes.html

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 6 cakes, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 eggs
2/3 cup white sugar
4 tablespoons pineapple juice
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick or 4 tablespoons)
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 (14 ounce) can pineapple rings
6 maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Spray your muffin tins with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a mixing bowl, add eggs, white sugar, and pineapple juice. Beat for 2 minutes. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to the wet ingredients and turn mixer back on for 2 minutes.
  • In a small sauce pan, melt the butter and add the brown sugar. Stir on low heat for one minute.
  • Spoon layer of the warm brown sugar mixture into the bottom of each muffin tin, then place a pineapple ring on top. Add a cherry in the middle of each pineapple. Pour cake mixture over to fill muffin tin 3/4 of the way full. If you are using regular muffin tins, you will need to cut down the rings to fit or just use pineapple tidbits.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a wooden pick in the center of cakes comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.3, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 82.3, Sodium 257, Carbohydrate 69.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 55.5, Protein 4

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN MINI-CAKES



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Take one classic American dessert recipe, and add a modern touch by serving it as individually sized cakes. These mini desserts can be made with fresh or canned pineapple.

Provided by By Angie McGowan

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 cans (8 oz each) pineapple slices in juice, drained reserving juice
12 maraschino cherries
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1 cup pineapple juice (from cans of pineapple)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place 1 teaspoon melted butter in each of 12 ungreased jumbo or large muffin cups. Add 1 tablespoon brown sugar to each muffin cup. Place 1 pineapple slice in each cup; place 1 cherry in center of each pineapple slice.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, 1 cup pineapple juice, the oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed until moistened; beat 2 minutes on high speed. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown and cakes spring back with touched lightly in center. Cool cakes in cups 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Place cookie sheet upside down over each muffin pan; turn cookie sheet and muffin pan over. Remove pan. Serve cakes warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 38 g, TransFat 0 g

EASY MINI PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKES



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Personal-sized pineapple upside-down cakes, perfect for gift giving.

Provided by Linda In Da Kitchen

Categories     Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 (20 ounce) cans pineapple rings
¼ cup water, or as needed
¾ cup brown sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries
2 (15.25 ounce) packages yellow cake mix
⅔ cup vegetable oil
6 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 24 jumbo muffin cups.
  • Drain pineapple rings and pour juice into a 2-cup liquid measure. Add water, if needed, to reach 2 cups. Set aside.
  • Mix brown sugar and butter in a small bowl with a fork until completely combined. Divide mixture evenly between the prepared muffin cups. Place one pineapple ring in each cup and place a cherry in the center.
  • Combine cake mix, reserved pineapple juice-water mixture, oil, and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Mix with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Fill each muffin up 2/3 full with batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean, 20 to 24 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and immediately invert onto wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.4 calories, Carbohydrate 50.1 g, Cholesterol 52.3 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 262.3 mg, Sugar 35 g

MINI PINEAPPLE CAKES



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 mini Bundt cakes

Number Of Ingredients 9

One 3 1/2-pound pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces* (see Cook's Note)
2 tablespoons pineapple juice plus 2/3 cup
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 egg whites
2/3 cup water
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
One 18.25-ounce box white cake mix (recommended: Betty Crocker Super Moist)

Steps:

  • Place an oven rack in the lower 1/3 of the oven. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Butter and flour a mini Bundt pan.
  • For the Cakes: Place the pineapple in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped. In a 10-inch nonstick skillet, combine the chopped pineapple, 2 tablespoons pineapple juice, sugar, and butter over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally. Cook until the liquid evaporates and the mixture begins to brown, about 10 to 15 minutes. Spoon the pineapple mixture into the prepared pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the egg whites, water, vegetable oil, almond extract, cake mix, and 2/3 cup pineapple juice. Using an electric hand mixer, beat the mixture on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour the batter over the cooked pineapple. Bake for 28 to 30 minutes until the cakes begin to pull away from the sides of the pan and the tops are golden. Allow the cakes to cool for 15 minutes. Place a piece of parchment paper on top of the cakes. Put a baking sheet, upside-down, on top of the parchment paper. Flip both pans over and allow the cakes to cool completely while still in the Bundt pan, about 1 hour. Unmold the cakes and place on individual serving plates.

EASY PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Wow your friends and family with this classic pineapple upside-down cake. With tasting notes that boast fruity, gooey, caramelly goodness, it's no wonder why this has been a must-make favorite for generations. In our Easy Pineapple Upside-Down Cake recipe, save yourself some time with a fool-proof shortcut. With a box of Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix, you can have this impressive dessert prepped for the oven in just 15 minutes. With step-by-step directions, Betty's with you every step of the way in this incredible upside-down pineapple cake. Now just bake, flip and enjoy!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices in juice, drained, juice reserved
1 jar (6 oz) maraschino cherries without stems, drained
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix
Vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). In 13x9-inch pan, melt butter in oven. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over butter. Arrange pineapple slices on brown sugar. Place cherry in center of each pineapple slice, and arrange remaining cherries around slices; press gently into brown sugar.
  • Add enough water to reserved pineapple juice to measure 1 cup. Make cake batter as directed on box, substituting pineapple juice mixture for the water. Pour batter over pineapple and cherries.
  • Bake 42 to 48 minutes (44 to 53 minutes for dark or nonstick pan) or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately run knife around side of pan to loosen cake. Place heatproof serving plate upside down onto pan; turn plate and pan over. Leave pan over cake 5 minutes so brown sugar topping can drizzle over cake; remove pan. Cool 30 minutes. Serve warm or cool. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1/12 of Cake, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 41 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh pineapple for the best flavor. Fresh pineapple is sweeter and juicier than canned pineapple.
  • If you don't have a mini bundt pan, you can use a regular muffin pan. Just fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full.
  • Be careful not to overcook the cakes. They should be golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
  • Let the cakes cool for a few minutes before inverting them onto a serving plate. This will help prevent the cakes from breaking.
  • Serve the cakes warm or at room temperature. They can be topped with whipped cream, ice cream, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar.

Conclusion:

These mini pineapple upside-down cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are moist and flavorful, with a caramelized pineapple topping that is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give these mini pineapple upside-down cakes a try!

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