How to Make Old Fashioned Pineapple Upside-Down Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something comforting and nostalgic about old-fashioned recipes, and the Pineapple Upside-Down Cake is no exception. This classic dessert dates back to the early 20th century and has been a favorite in American households for generations. With its sweet, caramelized pineapple topping and buttery vanilla cake, it's no wonder why this timeless treat has stood the test of time.

What makes the Pineapple Upside-Down Cake so special is its simple yet delicious combination of ingredie...

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Ingredients

  • 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
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 10-inch round cake

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Melt 1/2 cup butter over very low heat in a 10-inch heavy skillet with a heat-resistant handle or a cast iron pan. Remove from heat; sprinkle brown sugar evenly into the skillet. Arrange pineapple slices to cover the bottom of the skillet. Distribute cherries around pineapples; set aside.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
  • Separate eggs; place whites in a large mixing bowl and yolks in a smaller bowl.
  • Beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Add white sugar gradually, beating well after each addition. Beat until medium-stiff peaks form.
  • Beat egg yolks at high speed until very thick and yellow. Using a wire whisk or rubber scraper, gently fold egg yolks and flour mixture into whites with an over-and-under motion until blended.
  • Fold 1 tablespoon melted butter and almond extract into batter, then spread batter evenly over pineapple in the skillet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Loosen cake edges with a table knife. Cool cake for 5 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate.
  • Enjoy!
  • Nutrition

    321 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 85mg
    • Sodium: 183mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 55g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 43g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 52mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 69mg