Best 8 Pineapple Upside Down Cornmeal Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Pineapple Upside-Down Cornmeal Cake, a classic dessert with a unique twist. This delectable cake features a moist and tender cornmeal base, topped with a layer of juicy pineapple slices and sweet brown sugar, all caramelized to perfection. The combination of textures and flavors creates a tantalizing treat that will satisfy your sweet cravings. Our curated collection of recipes offers variations on this classic, including a gluten-free version for those with dietary restrictions. Additionally, discover creative takes on the traditional pineapple upside-down cake, such as a stunning Pineapple Upside-Down Bundt Cake and a delightful Pineapple Upside-Down Skillet Cake. Each recipe is carefully crafted to ensure a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making them ideal for special occasions or everyday indulgence.

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PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE VII



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This pineapple upside down cake is made in an iron skillet. It's quick, easy and so beautiful.

Provided by Anne

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Upside-Down Cake Recipes     Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup butter
1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 (20 ounce) can sliced pineapple
10 maraschino cherries
1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix

Steps:

  • Melt the butter over medium high heat in the iron skillet. Remove from the heat and sprinkle the brown sugar evenly to cover the butter. Next, arrange pineapple rings around the bottom of the pan, one layer deep. Place a maraschino cherry into the center of each pineapple ring. Prepare the cake mix as directed by the manufacturer, substitute some of the pineapple juice for some of the liquid in the directions. Pour the batter over the pineapple layer.
  • Bake as directed by the cake mix directions. Cool for 10 minutes, then carefully turn out onto a plate. Do not let the cake cool too much or it will be stuck to the pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.5 calories, Carbohydrate 61.8 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 346.4 mg, Sugar 49.2 g

OLD FASHIONED PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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This old-fashioned cake recipe delivers a really good take on the dessert classic: pineapple upside-down cake.

Provided by Cathy

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 eggs
½ cup butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 (20 ounce) can sliced pineapple
10 maraschino cherries, halved
1 cup sifted cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • In a 10-inch heavy skillet with a heat-resistant handle (I use a cast iron skillet), melt 1/2 cup butter over very low heat. Remove from heat, and sprinkle brown sugar evenly over pan. Arrange pineapple slices to cover bottom of skillet. Distribute cherries around pineapple; set aside.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Separate the eggs into two bowls. In a large bowl, beat egg whites just until soft peaks form. Add granulated sugar gradually, beating well after each addition. Beat until medium-stiff peaks form. In a small bowl, beat egg yolks at high speed until very thick and yellow. With a wire whisk or rubber scraper, using an over-and-under motion, gently fold egg yolks and flour mixture into whites until blended. Fold in 1 tablespoon melted butter or margarine and almond extract. Spread batter evenly over pineapple in skillet.
  • Bake until surface springs back when gently pressed with fingertip and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 to 35 minutes. Loosen the edges of the cake with table knife. Cool the cake for 5 minutes before inverting onto serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.1 calories, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 84.9 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 183.1 mg, Sugar 43 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

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CORNMEAL CAKE



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Photo by Lynne Calamia

Provided by Level Agency

Categories     Sweets

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup whole milk
1 cup stone-ground cornmeal
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup dark brown sugar
6 slices canned pineapple in heavy syrup
6 maraschino cherries
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
3 tablespoons juice from canned pineapple
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • In a medium saucepan set over medium heat, bring the milk to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat and add the cornmeal. Stir and let soak at room temperature for 30 minutes. Set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the brown sugar, and stir until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and carefully place 1 slice of pineapple in the center of the pan. Place the other 5 slices around the center slice in a circle. Place the cherries in the centers of the pineapple slices and sprinkle the nuts evenly over the fruit. Drizzle pineapple juice over top.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a medium mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the sugar to the eggs and whisk to combine. Add the canola oil and whisk. Add the cornmeal and milk mixture to the egg mixture and whisk to combine. Add the wet mixture to the flour, and stir just until combined. Pour the batter over the fruit in the skillet and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 30 minutes in the skillet. Set a platter on top of the skillet and carefully invert the cake. Serve.

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups granulated sugar
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 1/2 cups whole milk
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 20-ounce can sliced pineapple,
2 tablespoons juice reserved (drink the rest!)
1 1/3 cups packed light brown sugar
Maraschino cherries, stemmed (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Make the cake batter: Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, 1/2 stick butter, the shortening, milk, eggs, vanilla and 2 tablespoons pineapple juice in a large bowl. Beat with a mixer on medium speed until well combined. (There will still be a few small lumps in the batter.) Set aside.
  • Melt the remaining 1/2 stick butter in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat; swirl to thoroughly coat the skillet. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the butter, making sure it's evenly distributed-you want the entire surface of the butter to be covered in brown sugar. Do not stir. As soon as the sugar dissolves, remove from the heat and layer the pineapple slices over the top. If desired, place maraschino cherries in the centers of the pineapple slices.
  • Pour the batter evenly over the pineapple slices and gently spread to even out the top. Bake the cake 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Immediately run a knife around the edge of the cake, then put a plate upside down on top of the skillet. Carefully invert the skillet so the cake is turned onto the plate. It should come out pretty easily; if bits of cake stick to the skillet, use a small knife to patch it together. Let cool slightly before cutting into wedges. It's best served warm.

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CORNMEAL CAKE



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A delectable twist on the classic. Pineapple packed in its own juice combines with a rich buttery corn meal cake to create a fresh flavor and moist texture that brings this favorite into a new age.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can crushed pineapple, packed in pineapple juice, drained
2 (7 ounce) packages martha white sweet yellow cornbread mix
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup milk
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup sour cream
whipped cream

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 325ºF. Melt 1/4 cup butter in 10-inch cast iron skillet. Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 cup sugar and pineapple; spread evenly.
  • COMBINE mix, nutmeg, 1/4 cup sugar, milk, egg, 1/2 cup butter and sour cream in medium bowl. Stir just until blended. Pour batter over pineapple in skillet.
  • BAKE 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven. Loosen edges of cake. Place serving plate on top of skillet; carefully invert cake onto plate. Serve topped with whipped cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.8, Fat 28.1, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 83.8, Sodium 705.6, Carbohydrate 63.8, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 36.7, Protein 6.1

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CORNMEAL CAKE



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This is taken from Alton Brown's show "Good Eats." Very different consistency (because of the cornmeal), and less sweet, but great with coffee.

Provided by Kenny Embry

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup whole milk
1 cup coarse ground cornmeal
4 ounces unsalted butter
8 ounces dark brown sugar
7 slices canned pineapple slices in syrup
7 maraschino cherries
1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
3 tablespoons pineapple juice (from can)
3 whole eggs
4 3/4 ounces all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 3/4 ounces sugar
1/2 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a microwave-proof dish, bring the milk to a boil.
  • Remove the milk from the microwave and add the cornmeal.
  • Stir and let soak at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  • Once the butter has melted, add the brown sugar and stir until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and carefully place 1 slice of pineapple in the center of the pan.
  • Place the other 5 slices around the center slice in a circle.
  • Place the cherries in the centers of the pineapple slices and sprinkle the nuts evenly over the fruit.
  • Drizzle pineapple juice over top.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a medium mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, whisk the eggs.
  • Add the sugar to the eggs and whisk to combine.
  • Add the canola oil and whisk.
  • Add the cornmeal and milk mixture to the egg mixture and whisk to combine.
  • Add this to the flour and stir just until combined.
  • Pour the batter over the fruit in the skillet and bake for 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and let cool for 30 minutes in the skillet.
  • Set a platter on top of the skillet and carefully invert the cake.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 856.1, Fat 42.3, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 136.7, Sodium 384.9, Carbohydrate 115, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 78.5, Protein 9.1

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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh pineapple for the best flavor. If using canned pineapple, be sure to drain it well and pat it dry.
  • Brown the butter before adding it to the cake batter. This will give the cake a richer flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Do not overbake, as this can also result in a dry cake.
  • Let the cake cool completely before inverting it onto a serving plate. This will help prevent the cake from breaking.

Conclusion:

This pineapple upside-down cornmeal cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a crispy caramelized pineapple topping. The cornmeal gives the cake a slightly gritty texture that adds to its charm. This cake is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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