This easy pineapple upside down cake recipe is super delicious! It's a cake with simple ingredients, full of flavors, that only takes 35 minutes to bake!
This is one of the most popular cakes in our site! It's a classic recipe with a soft, sweet caramelized pineapple topping. I'm sure that this cake will become one of your favorite breakfast recipes.
This upside down pineapple cake is so easy to make from scratch! All you need is a hand mixer, canned pineapple, sugar, eggs, flour and a few more basic ingredients to make the perfect cake.
It's a moist and fluffy cake, with the delicious fresh, sweet pineapple flavor. It's a classic pineapple upside down cake that's perfect for any occasion, whether for a simple breakfast with the whole family or a special occasion!
Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:
Eggs - Makes the cake more soft and fluffy.
Light brown sugar - Sweetness and flavor.
Butter - Softened butter.
All-purpose flour - Give consistency and is the base of the cake batter.
Vanilla extract and cinnamon powder - Adds an extra flavor to the cake.
Baking powder - Help the cake rise.
Salt - A pinch of salt. Highlights all the other flavors.
Granulated sugar - To caramelize.
Canned pineapple - Fresh pineapple slices for the cake topping.
Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.
HOW TO MAKE PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 150ºC (300ºF). Pour 200 grams (about 1 cup) sugar in a round cake pan. Place the cake pan on the stove over low heat until caramelize (go turning the cake pan until stays completely caramelized). Turn off the heat and place on the bottom of the cake pan the pineapple slices.
Step 2: Using a hand mixer, beat on medium speed the brown sugar and the softened butter until obtain a creamy and homogeneous mixture. Add the eggs and the vanilla extract and beat for 2 to 3 minutes to incorporate.
Add the cinnamon powder and a pinch of salt and beat for 1 minute. Add the flour and the the baking powder and beat until a quite creamy mixture.
Step 3: Using a rubber spatula, give the batter a final turn to make sure there are no lumps at the bottom of the bowl.
Step 4: Pour the cake batter into the caramelized pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
Step 5: Remove cake from the oven and allow to cool for 30 minutes inside the pan.
Step 6: Run a butter knife around the inner edge of the cake pan. Place a serving plate over the cake and flip.
Step 7: Allow to cool to room temperature and serve.
TIPS FOR PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE
1. When preheating the oven, make sure you have all ingredients ready to start making the cake.
2. Place the oven rack in the middle. This allows the hot air to circulate evenly around the cake, resulting in even cooking.
3. Never open the oven door while the cake is baking. The kitchen temperature is always lower than the oven temperature, what will happen is that the oven temperature will drop and the risk of the cake sinks in the middle increases.
HOW TO STORE THE CAKE:
Allow the cake to cool completely before storing. Store the cake in an airtight container or in a plastic bag (Cut the cake into slices and store individually).
Never store the cake at room temperature for more than 2 days. Beyond this time frame, it might start losing its taste and quality.
This easy pineapple upside down cake recipe is super delicious! It's a cake with simple ingredients, full of flavors, that only takes 35 minutes to bake!
Preheat the oven to 150ºC (300ºF). Pour 200 grams (about 1 cup) sugar in a round cake pan (24 x 7 centimeters (9 1/2 x 2 3/4 inches)). Place the cake pan on the stove over low heat until caramelize (go turning the cake pan until stays completely caramelized). Turn off the heat and place on the bottom of the cake pan the pineapple slices.
Using a hand mixer, beat on medium speed the brown sugar and the softened butter until obtain a creamy and homogeneous mixture. Add the eggs and the vanilla extract and beat for 2 to 3 minutes to incorporate. Add the cinnamon powder and a pinch of salt and beat for 1 minute. Add the flour and the the baking powder and beat until a quite creamy mixture.
Using a rubber spatula, give the batter a final turn to make sure there are no lumps at the bottom of the bowl.
Pour the cake batter into the caramelized pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35 to 40 minutes (the time depends on the oven).
Remove cake from the oven and allow to cool for 30 minutes inside the pan.
Run a butter knife around the inner edge of the cake pan. Place a serving plate over the cake and flip.
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