Best 6 Pineapple Zucchini Upside Down Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Pineapple Zucchini Upside-Down Cake, a harmonious blend of tropical and summer flavors. This unique cake features a moist and tender zucchini base, topped with caramelized pineapple rings and a sprinkle of chopped walnuts. The zesty pineapple and sweet, nutty walnuts complement the delicate flavor of the zucchini, creating a symphony of textures and flavors in every bite. This recipe is not only a treat for your taste buds but also offers a healthier twist on a classic dessert, with the addition of nutritious zucchini and the natural sweetness of pineapple. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this upside-down cake is sure to impress and delight your family and friends. So gather your ingredients and embark on this culinary adventure, as we guide you through the steps to create this delectable masterpiece.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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

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 CAKE



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This retro pineapple upside-down cake makes a fun centrepiece for afternoon tea and brings back many childhood memories

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Afternoon tea, Snack, Treat

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 10

50g softened butter
50g light soft brown sugar
7 pineapple rings in syrup, drained and syrup reserved
7 glacé cherries
100g softened butter
100g golden caster sugar
100g self-raising flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4.
  • For the topping, beat 50g softened butter and 50g light soft brown sugar together until creamy. Spread over the base and a quarter of the way up the sides of a 20cm round cake tin. Arrange 7 pineapple rings on top (reserving the syrup for later), then place 7 glacé cherries in the centres of the rings.
  • Place 100g softened butter, 100g golden caster sugar, 100g self-raising flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp vanilla extract and 2 eggs in a bowl along with 2 tbsp of the reserved pineapple syrup. Using an electric whisk, beat to a soft consistency.
  • Spoon into the tin on top of the pineapple and smooth it out so it's level. Bake for 35 mins. Leave to stand for 5 mins, then turn out onto a plate. Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 49 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 36 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.87 milligram of sodium

ZUCCHINI PINEAPPLE CAKE



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Make and share this Zucchini Pineapple Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 (8 1/4 ounce) can crushed pineapple (well drained)
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups raw grated zucchini (squeezed in a paper towel)
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
  • Preheat oven to 350F Beat egg and sugar until lightly colored yellow Add oil and beat well.
  • Sift flour, leavenings and spices into egg mixture and beat 2 minutes.
  • Stir in pineapple, nuts, vanilla and zucchini.
  • Pour batter into pan.
  • Bake 1 hr 20 minutes Cool on rack 30 minutes Loosen cake from sides of pan.
  • Invert on a cake rack to cook completely.
  • Glaze: 1 c.
  • conf.
  • sugar and 1 tbls.
  • milk.
  • mix well and pour over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.8, Fat 26.5, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 70.7, Sodium 386.3, Carbohydrate 65, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 46.8, Protein 6.1

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Anne Polhemus of North Merrick, New York doles out slices of this sunny-colored dessert while it's still warm from the oven. The moist cake gets fruity flavor from crushed pineapple and lemon gelatin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple
1 package (.3 ounce) sugar-free lemon gelatin
1/2 cup egg substitute
1 egg white
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving 1/3 cup juice (discard or save remaining juice for another use). Line a 9-in. round baking pan with waxed paper; coat with cooking spray. Spread pineapple over waxed paper; sprinkle with gelatin. , In a large bowl, beat egg substitute and egg white. Beat in the sugar, reserved pineapple juice and vanilla. Combine flour and baking powder; add to egg mixture and mix well. Pour over gelatin. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes; invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PINEAPPLE-ZUCCHINI UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Pineapple upside-down cake gets a summery twist with this zucchini-laden recipe.

Provided by By Annalise Sandberg

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
1 can (20 oz) pineapple rings
12 walnut or pecan halves
3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 cup grated zucchini (about 1 small)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Pour melted butter in 9-inch round cake pan. Use pastry brush to coat bottom and side of pan with butter. Sprinkle brown sugar in pan. Top with pineapple rings, and place walnuts in centers and between pineapple rings. Set aside.
  • In large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In medium bowl, mix buttermilk, oil, egg and zucchini. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and stir until just combined. Pour batter in pan over pineapple rings.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until cake is golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  • Cool 1 hour, then run knife around edge to release cake. Place plate or cake stand upside down on top of cake pan. Turn plate and cake upside down to release cake onto plate, gently tapping on pan, and then lifting it off the cake.
  • Cover and refrigerate any remaining cake, and serve within 5 days.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Tips:

  • Use a 10-inch cast iron skillet or a 9x13 inch baking dish for the cake.
  • Make sure the pineapple slices are evenly distributed in the bottom of the pan.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before inverting it onto a serving plate.
  • Serve the cake with whipped cream, ice cream, or a dollop of yogurt.

Conclusion:

This pineapple zucchini upside-down cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of pineapple, zucchini, and spices creates a moist and flavorful cake that is sure to please everyone. Whether you are looking for a special dessert to serve at a party or a simple treat to enjoy with your family, this cake is sure to be a hit.

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