Spiced Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Recipe

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Informs Jennifer Sergesketter of Newburgh, Indiana, "I often bake this beautiful cake in my large iron skillet and turn it out on a pizza pan."

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Spiced Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 40 min.
  • Yield: 12 Servings
15 40 55

Ingredients

  • 1-1/3 cups butter, softened, divided
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple slices, drained
  • 10 to 12 maraschino cherries
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Directions

  • In a saucepan, melt 2/3 cup of butter; stir in brown sugar. Spread in the bottom of an ungreased heavy 12-in skillet or a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Arrange pineapple in a single layer over sugar mixture; place a cherry in the center of each slice. Sprinkle with pecans and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream sugar and remaining butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; add alternately to batter with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
  • Carefully pour over the pineapple. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes for skillet (50-60 minutes for baking pan) or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Immediately invert onto a serving platter. Serve warm. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 509 calories, 25 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 91 mg cholesterol, 467 mg sodium, 69 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Spiced Pineapple Upside-Down Cake in Taste of Home April/May 1996, p67

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Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2012 by drywallgal

YUM! We love this cake. I would never make an unspiced upside-down cake again. The second time I made this I used a couple of cans of pineapple tidbits which gives more coverage of pineapple and then randomly placed the cherries.


Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2011 by renaemac

It is one of the best pineapple upside down cake that I have baked or eaten anywhere


Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2011 by fredek

I have a chicken fry pan that the handle broke off of. I use it to make this wonderful cake in. No changes necessary...stick to the original recipe


Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2011 by savoie.luvgspointers

I just made this recipe again with a twist... I used fresh granny smith apples instead of pineapple. I used 5 medium apples sliced thin and removed the core. I then steamed them for 8 - 10 minutes; or until crisp tender. Let cool in a strainer while I made the cake batter and glaze. Baked according to directions. As for Ms. wmssquad below...a well seasoned 12" cast iron skillet will do the trick.


Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2011 by savoie.luvgspointers

This cake is wonderfully addictive! Two Thumbs Up. :}


Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2011 by wmssquad

I made the cake without any changes in a 9 x 13 baking pan. Next time I will grease the sides of the pan, as it stuck but good, and I have a less-than-perfect looking cake. However, it tastes delicious and since it isn't for guests, we are good to go.


Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2011 by BrendaKae

Easy to make and so light compared to other upside down cakes. My family loved it.


Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2011 by drredman

I made this cake in a 12 inch round, and it turned out wonderfully! I forgot to set the timer, but I think it cooked much faster than the recipe calls for. I only wish that my can of pineapples had one more slice since there was room for one more on the bottom of the pan. I also thinned the batter a little more to make it spread a little easier since I was selling this cake! Will definitely bake it again.


Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2010 by cjohnikin

My daughter and I prepared this cake for Thanksgiving, and our family loved it! This cake was delicious and easy to prepare. We suggest altering the recipe by minimizing the amount of sugar and brown sugar recommended as the cake was fairly sweet, yet moist. The presentation was nice from the iron skillet, and the spices added a flavorful touch. We look forward to preparing and serving this cake soon.


Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2010 by Dizzaster

What a great twist on an old fave! I found the spices to be really appealing in this recipe. I added a little extra cinnamon so the nutmeg wouldn't be overpowering. We loved this cake! Next time though, I think I will use a little less butter and sugar for the pineapple layer - it was a little too much for us.

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