Best 7 Pineapple Right Side Up Snack Cake Recipes

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**Pineapple Right-Side-Up Snack Cake: A Delightful Treat for Any Occasion**

Indulge in the delightful flavors of the Pineapple Right-Side-Up Snack Cake, a delectable treat that combines the tangy sweetness of pineapple with a moist and fluffy cake base. This crowd-pleasing dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a potluck, birthday party, or simply a sweet craving. With its vibrant appearance and explosion of flavors, the Pineapple Right-Side-Up Snack Cake is sure to be a hit among family and friends. The recipe includes variations for different dietary preferences, such as gluten-free and vegan options, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this deliciousness.

**Recipes Included:**

1. **Classic Pineapple Right-Side-Up Snack Cake:** This timeless recipe is the foundation of this delightful dessert. It features a simple yet flavorful combination of pineapple slices, a moist yellow cake batter, and a buttery brown sugar glaze.

2. **Gluten-Free Pineapple Right-Side-Up Snack Cake:** For those with gluten sensitivities or allergies, this variation offers a delicious alternative. It uses a blend of gluten-free flour and starches to create a light and fluffy cake that complements the pineapple perfectly.

3. **Vegan Pineapple Right-Side-Up Snack Cake:** This plant-based version of the classic recipe caters to vegans and those with dairy or egg allergies. It uses a combination of non-dairy milk, vegan butter, and flaxseed meal to achieve a moist and flavorful cake that is just as delicious as its traditional counterpart.

4. **Pineapple Upside-Down Cake:** If you prefer a more traditional presentation, this recipe flips the pineapple slices upside down, creating a stunning centerpiece for your dessert table. It features a rich and buttery caramel sauce that perfectly complements the sweet pineapple and moist cake.

5. **Pineapple Dump Cake:** For those who love easy and fuss-free desserts, this dump cake recipe is a lifesaver. It combines pantry staples like cake mix, crushed pineapple, and melted butter, creating a gooey and delectable treat with minimal effort.

With its vibrant colors, tantalizing flavors, and easy-to-follow recipes, the Pineapple Right-Side-Up Snack Cake and its variations are sure to become a beloved dessert in your kitchen. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking journey!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Cooking spray
1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
7 slices canned pineapple rings (reserve 1/2 cup juice for the cake)
13 candied cherries
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
Whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚ F. Grease the sides of a 9-by-3-inch round baking pan with cooking spray or butter.
  • Make the topping: Beat the melted butter and brown sugar in a small bowl. Spread the mixture over the bottom of the prepared pan. Arrange 6 pineapple rings around the edge of the pan and 1 in the middle. Place a cherry in the middle of each ring and the rest between the rings at the edges.
  • Make the cake: Stir the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger and cloves in a large bowl. In another large bowl, beat the butter and sugar using a mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Using a spatula, alternately fold in the flour mixture and the heavy cream and reserved 1/2 cup pineapple juice until blended. Spread the batter over the pineapple slices and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then run a metal spatula around the edges to loosen the cake. Invert a serving plate over the cake pan and turn the cake and plate over together. Remove the cake pan and serve the cake warm with whipped cream.

RIGHT SIDE UP PINEAPPLE CAKE



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Recipe came from the inside of the lid of a Kroger brand whipped topping container and all I can say is OMG, YUMMY, YUMMY, YUMMY!!!!!! Not sure of prep and cooking times.

Provided by Anita Harris

Categories     Dessert

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 box yellow cake mix, prepared as directed using
3 eggs
1/3 cup oil
1 1/3 cups water
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 (5 1/4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding, prepared as directed using
2 cups milk
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 -3 medium bananas, sliced (optional)
1 (1 ounce) container Cool Whip, thawed
1/4-1/2 cup pecan pieces
1/2 cup shredded coconut
24 maraschino cherries, halves

Steps:

  • Bake cake according to pkg. directions in a 13x9 pan.
  • In a small saucepan combine the undrained pineapple and brown sugar over medium-high heat.
  • Boil for 5 minutes, reducing heat if necessary--DO NOT LET SUGAR MIXTURE BURN--stirring constantly.
  • Pour this mixture over warm cake and let cool.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the instant pudding per pkg.
  • directions with the 2 cups of milk; add the softened cream cheese to the prepared pudding and blend well.
  • Pour this over top of cooled cake.
  • Evenly place banana slices over the top of the cake, if desired.
  • Top with Cool Whip, covering bananas completely.
  • Sprinkle with pecans then sprinkle with coconut.
  • Decorate with maraschino cherries.
  • Refrigerate any leftover cake.

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.

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

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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Updated in 2020, this is my favorite recipe for traditional pineapple upside down cake. For best success, read the recipe and recipe notes before beginning.

Provided by Sally

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
8-10 pineapple slices (see note)*
15-20 maraschino cherries (see note)*
1 and 1/2 cups (177g) cake flour (spoon & leveled)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 Tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
2 large egg whites, at room temperature
1/3 cup (80g) sour cream, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup (60ml) pineapple juice, at room temperature (use leftover from can)
2 Tablespoons (30ml) milk, at room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
  • Pour 1/4 cup melted butter into an ungreased 9×2 inch pie dish or round cake pan. (Make sure the pan is 2 inches deep. I recommend this pie dish, which is 1.8 inches deep but I never have an overflow issue.) Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over butter. Blot any excess liquid off the fruit with a clean towel or paper towel. (The wetter the fruit, the more likely the cake could overflow or the topping could seep over the sides when inverted.) Arrange about 6-7 blotted pineapple slices and all the cherries on top of the brown sugar. I like to halve 3 pineapple rings and arrange them around the sides of the pan, too. See my photo and video above for a visual of the arranged topping. Place pan in the refrigerator for a few minutes as you prepare the cake batter. This helps solidify or "set" the topping's arrangement.
  • Whisk the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together. Set aside.
  • Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the butter on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Add the sugar and beat on high speed until creamed together, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. On high speed, beat in the egg whites until combined, then beat in the sour cream and vanilla extract. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl as needed. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Turn the mixer onto low speed and as the mixer runs, slowly pour in the pineapple juice and milk. Beat on low speed just until all of the ingredients are combined. Do not over-mix. You may need to whisk it all by hand to make sure there are no lumps at the bottom of the bowl. The batter will be slightly thick.
  • Remove topping from the refrigerator. Pour and spread cake batter evenly over topping.
  • Bake for 43-48 minutes, tenting foil on top of the cake halfway through bake time to prevent the top from over-browning before the center has a chance to fully cook. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out mostly clean- a couple moist crumbs are OK. Don't be alarmed if your cake takes longer or if the cake rises up and sticks to the foil. (We serve the cake upside down anyway!)
  • Remove cake from the oven and cool on a wire rack for just 20 minutes. Invert the slightly cooled cake onto a cake stand or serving plate. Some of the juices from the topping will seep over the sides- that's ok. You can slice and serve the cake warm, but the slices will be messy. I find it's best to cool the cake completely at room temperature before slicing and serving. Do not refrigerate the cake to speed up the cooling process because it could end up tasting overly dense.
  • Cover leftover slices and store for up to 3 days in the refrigerator or 3 months in the freezer. Thaw at room temperature. I don't recommend freezing the cake as a whole because the topping arrangement doesn't thaw very nicely. See make ahead instructions below.

PINEAPPLE RIGHT SIDE UP SNACK CAKE



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This cake is easier to make the the traditional recipe, but has that same delicious taste. I usually have all the ingredients on hand and can make this when the kids come over unexpectedly.

Provided by Geema

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 1 cake, 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
2 1/2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup milk
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving 1/3 cup juice.
  • Set both aside.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.
  • Mix the reserved juice, milk, melted butter, eggs and vanilla, stirring well.
  • Add the wet to the dry ingredients, stirring until just moistened.
  • Spoon into a greased 9" x 9" baking pan.
  • Top with the pineapple and the brown sugar.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes and then cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.

PINEAPPLE RIGHT-SIDE-UP CAKE



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Growing up I remember pineapple upside down cake being my dad's favorite. Tho mom never made it this way it brought back memories and is one that I keep saying I'm going to try as this sounds very good. Give it a try and let me know what you think and I also would welcome a photo if anyone does try this

Provided by Mandy Holmes @MilitaryMomx2

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 - eggs
1 1/2 cup(s) sugar
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla
20 ounce(s) can crushed pineapple, divided
2 1/4 cup(s) all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1/2 cup(s) finely chopped walnuts
GLAZE
1/3 cup(s) evaporated milk
3/4 cup(s) confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup(s) butter or margarine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat eggs w/an electric mixer;gradually add sugar and vanilla. Continue beating mixture until it is a lemon color. Change speed to low and alternately add half the pineapple (undrained) and dry ingredients.
  • Spread batter on a lightly greased 15x10x3/4" jelly roll pan. Sprinkle walnuts over top. Bake 18-20 or until top is golden brown. Pour remaining pineapple (slightly drained) over cake.
  • To prepare glaze boil remaining ingredients 3-4 minutes until white and bubbly. Pour glaze over top of cake while still warm. Refrigerate for a few hrs before serving

Tips:

  • For even baking, make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing it with the dry ingredients.
  • Don't overbeat the batter; overbeating can make the cake tough.
  • Use a 13x9 inch baking pan for best results.
  • Pineapple tidbits can be substituted with crushed pineapple, if desired.
  • For a fun twist, try adding a layer of chocolate chips or nuts to the batter before baking.
  • Serve the cake warm or at room temperature, topped with whipped cream or ice cream.

Conclusion:

This pineapple right-side-up snack cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and flavorful cake layers, sweet pineapple filling, and creamy cream cheese frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this pineapple right-side-up snack cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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