Best 7 Upright Pineapple Cake Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

Are you looking for a mouthwatering and visually appealing dessert that will steal the show at your next gathering? Look no further than the Upright Pineapple Cake, a classic Taiwanese pastry that combines the flavors of pineapple, sponge cake, and whipped cream into a delightful and unforgettable treat. This article presents a collection of carefully curated recipes that will guide you through the process of creating this iconic cake from scratch. From classic variations to unique twists, these recipes offer a range of options to suit your taste and skill level. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking for a new challenge or a beginner eager to try something different, you'll find everything you need to make a stunning Upright Pineapple Cake that will leave your friends and family in awe. So, get ready to embark on a culinary adventure and discover the secrets behind this extraordinary dessert.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASIEST EVER PINEAPPLE CAKE (5 INGREDIENTS)



Easiest Ever Pineapple Cake (5 Ingredients) image

Homemade Pineapple Cake is sweet, moist, and full of pineapple pieces!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Cake     Dessert

Time 33m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ cups sugar
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
20 ounces can crushed pineapple (with juices)
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 pan.
  • Combine flour, sugar and baking soda in a bowl and mix well.
  • Stir in eggs and pineapple until very well mixed. Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Do not overcook.
  • Top with cream cheese frosting or whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 kcal, Carbohydrate 72 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Sodium 291 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 48 g, ServingSize 1 serving

UPRIGHT PINEAPPLE CAKE



Upright Pineapple Cake image

Awesome cake--the only cake I will eat. This is my grandmother's recipe and believe me every time I make it I get fabulous comments. Moist and delicious.

Provided by Dachshund Lover

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 1 Cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 Duncan Hines butter cake mix
1/4-1/2 cup butter
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple in syrup
1 (3 ounce) package Jello Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Prepare Cake---------------.
  • Combine cake ingredients; cake mix, room temperature butter and the Mandarin oranges including the juice; beat with a mixer on medium speed.
  • Divide batter evenly between 3 cake pans sprayed with non-stick spray.
  • Bake in a 350°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Cool cake completely on a wire rack.
  • Prepare Icing------------.
  • Combine drained crushed pineapple and pudding.
  • Lightly fold in Cool Whip.
  • Generously ice the cake, there will be plenty.
  • Must be refrigerated.

OLD FASHIONED PINEAPPLE CAKE RECIPE



Old Fashioned Pineapple Cake Recipe image

Follow our complete, step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions to make this homemade, Old Fashioned Pineapple Cake Recipe. We make the layers from scratch, and the frosting from scratch. I think you'll love the old fashioned frosting on this one.

Provided by Steve Gordon

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-4 Yellow Cake Layers
1 can Evaporated Milk (large)
1 cup Granulated Sugar
3 Egg Yolks
½ cup Butter
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 can Crushed Pineapple, (20oz) drained

Steps:

  • In a medium sauce pot, add the following ingredients.
  • Add milk.
  • Add sugar.
  • Add egg yolks.
  • Add butter.
  • Add vanilla.
  • Place sauce pot on a COLD burner, then turn heat on to medium.
  • Cook, stirring constantly to avoid making scrambled eggs, until thick, about 12 minutes.
  • Add the drained crushed pineapple, stir together.
  • Spread frosting between layers, on top, and sides.
  • Enjoy

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



Pineapple Upside-Down Cake image

The combination of rich, buttery cake and caramelized pineapples in this classic dessert will transport guests to the good ol' days. It's traditionally made in a cast-iron skillet, but a 9- or 10-inch cake pan will also get the job done in a pinch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield One 10-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup safflower or other neutral-flavored oil
1/2 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 large egg
1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
7 slices fresh pineapple (each 1/4 inch thick and 3 inches in diameter)
1/4 cup pecans
Maraschino cherries, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add oil and milk; beat on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Beat in egg and vanilla until well combined.
  • Melt butter in a 10-inch nonstick skillet, preferably cast iron, over medium heat. Add brown sugar and cook, stirring, until moistened. Remove from heat; arrange pineapple and pecans on top. Pour batter evenly over top and smooth with a spatula.
  • Bake until a tester inserted in center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool in pan 10 minutes. Run a knife around edge of cake, then carefully invert onto a platter. Serve warm or at room temperature, garnished with cherries if desired.

FRESH PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



Fresh Pineapple Upside Down Cake image

The classic pineapple upside down cake made with fresh pineapple. Serve with dollops of creme fraiche.

Provided by Veruschka

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

¾ cup butter
¾ cup packed dark brown sugar
¾ cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup white sugar
3 eggs
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 fresh pineapple - peeled, cored and cut into rings

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
  • Melt the butter. Brush a little bit of the butter on the inside of a 9-inch cake pan.
  • Mix 5 tablespoons of the butter with the dark brown sugar and 1/4 cup of the pineapple juice. Place this mixture in the bottom of the cake pan. Arrange the pineapple rings on the brown sugar mixture in a decorative pattern (be creative). Set pan aside.
  • Stir together the flour, salt, white sugar, and baking powder.
  • Separate the eggs. Beat the whites until stiff but not dry.
  • Beat two of the egg yolks until lemony yellow. Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup pineapple juice, vanilla, and remaining melted butter. Add this mixture to the flour mixture. Gently fold in the egg whites. Pour batter over the top of the brown sugar and pineapple rings.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cake springs back when lightly touched with a finger, about 30 minutes. Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes then cover pan tightly with a serving dish and invert so that the pineapple side is up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.8 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 282.3 mg, Sugar 27.3 g

EASY PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



Easy Pineapple Upside-Down Cake image

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



Classic Pineapple Upside-Down Cake image

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:

  • Choose ripe pineapples: The riper the pineapple, the sweeter and more flavorful the cake will be.
  • Use fresh pineapple: Fresh pineapple will give the cake the best flavor and texture. If you are using canned pineapple, be sure to drain it well before using.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake at the right temperature: The cake should be baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). If the oven is too hot, the cake will brown too quickly and the inside will be undercooked.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Pineapple upside-down cake is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its sweet and tangy flavor, moist texture, and beautiful presentation, this cake is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are serving it for a special occasion or just as a weeknight treat, pineapple upside-down cake is sure to be a hit.

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

    #60-minutes-or-less     #time-to-make     #course     #main-ingredient     #cuisine     #preparation     #occasion     #north-american     #low-protein     #desserts     #fruit     #american     #oven     #easy     #refrigerator     #potluck     #kid-friendly     #cakes     #dietary     #low-in-something     #tropical-fruit     #pineapple     #to-go     #equipment

Related Topics