OLD-FASHIONED PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
Make and share this Old-Fashioned Pineapple Upside-Down Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chilicat
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F Drain pineapple slices, reserving 2 tablespoons of the syrup. In a very heavy or iron, 10-inch skillet with.
- heat-resistant handle, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar, stirring until sugar is melted. Remove from heat.
- Arrange 8 pineapple slices on sugar mixture, overlapping slices slightly around edge of pan. Put one slice in center. Fill centers with pecan halves. Halve three remaining pineapple slices. Arrange around inside edge of skillet. Put pecans in centers.
- Into medium bowl, sift flour with granulated sugar, baking powder and salt. Add shortening and milk. With electric mixer at high speed, beat 2 minutes, or until mixture is smooth. Add egg and reserved 2 tablespoons pineapple syrup; beat 2 minutes longer.
- Gently pour cake batter over pineapple in skillet, spreading evenly, being careful not to disarrange pineapple. On rack in center of oven, bake 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden in color and surface of cake springs back when it's gently pressed with fingertip.
- Let skillet stand on wire rack 5 minutes to cool just slightly. With rotary beater, beat cream until stiff. With small spatula, loosen cake from edge of skillet all around. Place serving platter over the cake, and turn upside down; shake gently; lift off skillet.
- Serve cake warm, with the whipped cream or ice cream. Note: The pineapple upside-down cake was traditionally baked in an iron skillet. If your skillet does not have an iron or heatproof handle, wrap handle in foil before placing in the oven.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 524.9, Fat 27.6, SaturatedFat 12.9, Cholesterol 84.6, Sodium 290.1, Carbohydrate 68.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 51.5, Protein 4.3
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Mimi Kalinda
kalinda-m44@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of pineapple, but I loved this cake. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the pineapple topping was perfectly caramelized.
Aloui Amor
a-a@gmail.comThis cake is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the way the pineapple topping caramelizes.
Nishan mondal
nishanm@aol.comI've been making this cake for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Caleb Nierman
c.n82@hotmail.frThis cake is a classic for a reason. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Karina Dibs
dibs.karina@hotmail.comI made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Furqan abid mian furqan
f-f100@yahoo.comThis is the best pineapple upside-down cake I've ever had. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the pineapple topping was perfectly caramelized.
Sylvia Bonet
s-bonet@aol.comI'm not a big fan of pineapple, but I loved this cake. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the pineapple topping was perfectly caramelized.
Whaitiri delamere
delamere-w96@yahoo.comThis cake is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the way the pineapple topping caramelizes.
shahid jutt 76
s2@yahoo.comI had some trouble getting the cake out of the pan, but it was worth it. The cake was delicious!
arjun bantha
arjun-b@gmail.comThe cake was a bit dry, but the pineapple topping was delicious.
Myles Martin
m.martin@hotmail.co.ukThis cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.
Niramoy N Marak Google
n_google@yahoo.comI've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the pineapple topping is perfectly caramelized.
Pappu Sahani
p_s95@gmail.comThis is my go-to recipe for pineapple upside-down cake. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Shaquanda Robinson
shaquanda51@hotmail.comJust made this cake and it is so good! The pineapple topping is amazing. Will definitely make this again.
Ronald Little
r-little@gmail.comFollowed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The cake was moist and the pineapple topping was delicious. My family loved it!
Grace Trujillo
tg@hotmail.comThis pineapple upside-down cake was a hit with my family! The cake was moist and fluffy, and the pineapple topping was perfectly caramelized. I will definitely be making this again.