Best 8 Pineapple Cream Cheese Upside Down Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Pineapple Cream Cheese Upside-Down Cake, a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic dessert features a luscious pineapple topping caramelized to perfection, nestled atop a moist and tender cream cheese cake batter. With a delightful surprise of cream cheese filling swirled throughout, each bite offers a symphony of flavors and textures. This recipe also includes variations for those seeking gluten-free and vegan options, ensuring everyone can savor this irresistible treat. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this step-by-step guide will lead you to pineapple cream cheese upside-down cake bliss. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

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PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CHEESECAKE



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My mom often made pineapple upside down cake, but I prefer something creamier. This recipe looks just like her cake, but gets even tastier as pineapple upside down cheesecake. -Marilyn McGinnis, Citrus Heights, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup packed brown sugar
4 slices canned pineapple (one 8-oz. can)
4 maraschino cherries
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
1/4 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
CRUST:
1 tablespoon butter
1/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Sprinkle brown sugar into an 8-in. ovenproof skillet. Arrange pineapple in a single layer over brown sugar; place a cherry in the center of each pineapple slice., For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in flour and vanilla. Add egg; beat on low speed just until blended. Fold in crushed pineapple. Spoon over fruit., Bake 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled., For crust, in a small skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add cracker crumbs and cinnamon; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until toasted. Cool. Just before serving, top cheesecake with toasted crumbs, pressing to adhere. Invert cheesecake onto a serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 549 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 79g carbohydrate (72g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

PINEAPPLE & CREAM CHEESE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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I found the recipe in a flyer I get every week with coupons...This was attached to a coupon for Dole sliced pineapples... I made this cake this morning. It went together very easily... It turned out beautifully. Enjoy!!! My photo's

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 c butter, melted (i doubled)
1/2 c packed brown sugar (i doubled)
1 can(s) (20 oz) dole pineapple slices,drained
8 marachino cherries
1 pkg (9 oz) yellow cake mix ( i used a regular sized cake mix )
2 pkg (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 pkg (3.0 oz) lemon gelatin
2 eggs

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch spring form pan with nonstick cooking spray. Note: If using a regular sized cake mix, use a larger spring form pan, and increase the baking time, at least by 15 minutes. ( I used a regular mix and a 9.5 inch pan ). Keep checking it with a wooden pick in the center till comes out clean.
  • 2. Stir together melted butter and brown sugar in pan. ( I doubled this )
  • 3. Place 8 pineapple slices in sugar mixture. Place cherry in center of each pineapple slice; cut remaining 2 slices of pineapple in half and place decoratively around slice in center of the pan.
  • 4. Prepare cake mix according to the package directions.
  • 5. Pour half cake batter evenly over pineapple.
  • 6. Beat cream cheese, lemon gelatin and eggs in bowl of an electric mixer until smooth.
  • 7. Spread cream cheese mixture gently over cake mix.
  • 8. Pour remaining cake mix over cheese cake in pan. I wrapped the pan in foil, as it was leaking a bit after 10 minutes of baking.
  • 9. Bake 65 to 75 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. ( if using a regular sized cake mix as I did..add an additional 10 - 15 minutes on the baking time than what the original recipe called for).
  • 10. Cool 5 minutes. Loosen edges and turn out onto serving platter
  • 11. Enjoy!! The cake was delicious..I will be making this again for Easter.

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN LAYER CAKE



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Just when you thought you couldn't love pineapple upside-down cake anymore, we went and added another layer to it (and whipped topping!).

Provided by By Annalise Sandberg

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
12 canned pineapple rings
12 maraschino cherries
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, if desired
Additional maraschino cherries, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Spray two 9-inch round cake pans with cooking spray. Divide melted butter between pans, completely covering bottoms of pans. Sprinkle brown sugar over butter. Place pineapple rings on brown sugar, 6 rings in each pan. Place maraschino cherry in center of each pineapple ring.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, pineapple juice, vegetable oil and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Divide batter between pans. Spread evenly.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until cake is golden and springs back when gently pressed. Cool in pan 15 minutes. Run knife around edges of pans; carefully turn cakes onto cooling racks. Cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  • In medium bowl, beat whipping cream, granulated sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Place 1 cake layer on large plate or cake stand. Cover with 1 cup of the whipped cream. Carefully place second cake layer on top. Top with swirls of whipped cream, walnuts and additional cherries.
  • Refrigerate 30 minutes to firm up before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 640, Carbohydrate 79 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 6 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 470 mg, Sugar 57 g, TransFat 1/2 g

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

CLASSIC PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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This pineapple upside-down cake is a classic recipe that never goes out of style! It's delicious with the traditional pineapple, but try it with peaches or a combination of cranberries and orange. -Bernardine Melton, Paola, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup butter, melted
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 can (20 ounces) sliced pineapple
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3 large eggs, separated, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
9 maraschino cherries
Whipped topping, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan, combine butter and brown sugar. Drain pineapple, reserving 1/3 cup juice. Arrange 9 pineapple slices in a single layer over sugar (refrigerate any remaining slices for another use). Sprinkle pecans over pineapple; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored. Gradually add sugar, beating well. Blend in vanilla and reserved pineapple juice. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to batter, beating well. , In a small bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Spoon into pan., Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before inverting onto serving plate. Place a cherry in the center of each pineapple slice. If desired, serve with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 193mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN POUND CAKE



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This is one of my favorite pound cakes, made in a Bundt® pan. I specialize in all kind of pound cakes. You can add pieces of pineapple to the cake batter.

Provided by Elizabeth Thompson

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 12

cooking spray
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup butter
2 cups white sugar
6 extra large eggs
2 cups self-rising flour
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon pineapple extract
3 drops yellow food coloring
2 cups brown sugar
7 pineapple rings
7 maraschino cherries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 10-inch fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®) with cooking spray.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter together together in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Add white sugar and mix until light and fluffy. Add eggs and flour in an alternating fashion, starting and ending with an egg and beating well after each addition. Add almond extract, pineapple extract, and food coloring; mix batter well.
  • Pour brown sugar evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Arrange pineapple rings on top of sugar and place a cherry in the center of each. Pour batter evenly over pineapple.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and springs back when touched lightly, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.6 calories, Carbohydrate 69.5 g, Cholesterol 144.9 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 410.7 mg, Sugar 54.2 g

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CHEESECAKE



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Fruity and creamy! Just oh so delicious!

Provided by Christopher

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Time 4h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 tablespoons butter, melted, divided
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 (8 ounce) cans pineapple slices, drained well
7 maraschino cherries, drained and stemmed
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons white sugar
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
¾ cup white sugar
¾ cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Mix 2 tablespoons butter and brown sugar together in a 9-inch round cake pan until blended; spread mixture to evenly cover bottom of pan. Top with pineapple slices; place 1 cherry in the center of each slice.
  • Combine graham cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons white sugar, and remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a small bowl; mix well. Press over pineapple slices.
  • Beat cream cheese and 3/4 cup white sugar in a bowl until blended. Add sour cream and vanilla extract; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time; mix on low speed after each addition until blended. Pour into cake pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the center is almost set, 55 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Run a knife around the inside edge of pan to loosen cake. Allow to cool completely, about 30 minutes. Invert onto a serving plate; remove pan. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.7 calories, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 190.7 mg, Fat 43.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 26.6 g, Sodium 406.9 mg, Sugar 40.5 g

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CHEESECAKE



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Combine pineapple upside down cake and cheesecake for the ultimate dessert.This Pineapple Upside-Down Cheesecake is the ultimate sweet treat.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 4h55m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 Tbsp. brown sugar
5 Tbsp. butter, melted, divided
2 cans (8 oz. each) pineapple slices in juice, well drained
7 maraschino cherries, well drained, stemmed
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3/4 cup plus 3 Tbsp. granulated sugar, divided
3 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
3/4 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
2 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325ºF.
  • Mix brown sugar and 2 Tbsp. butter in 9-inch round pan until blended; spread to evenly cover bottom of pan. Top with pineapple slices, cutting if necessary to make even layer. Place cherries in centers of pineapple slices.
  • Combine graham crumbs, 3 Tbsp. granulated sugar and remaining butter; press gently into tops of pineapple slices.
  • Beat cream cheese and remaining granulated sugar with Mixer until blended. Add sour cream and vanilla; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating on low speed after each just until blended; pour over pineapple.
  • Bake 55 min. to 1 hour or until center is almost set. Run knife around side of pan to loosen cake; cool completely. Invert cheesecake onto plate; carefully remove pan. Refrigerate cheesecake 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 240 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh pineapple for the best flavor. If using canned pineapple, be sure to drain it well.
  • Brown the butter for a richer flavor. Be careful not to burn it.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool for at least 30 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate.
  • Serve the cake warm or at room temperature. Top with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.

Conclusion:

Pineapple Cream Cheese Upside-Down Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. It's perfect for any occasion, from potlucks to birthday parties. The combination of pineapple, cream cheese, and cake is a winning one that will please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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