How to Make Pineapple Upside-Down Cake (Gluten Free) - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite as comforting and indulgent as a classic pineapple upside-down cake. This timeless dessert features sweet, caramelized pineapple slices on the bottom, topped with a moist and fluffy cake batter. The combination of the juicy pineapple and the tender cake is simply irresistible, making it a beloved treat for any occasion.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon pineapple juice
  • 1 tablespoon dark rum (Optional)
  • ½ small fresh pineapple - peeled, cored, and sliced
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 ¼ cups gluten-free all-purpose baking flour
  • ¼ cup almond flour
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 ⅛ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup cold milk
  • 1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries for garnish

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Melt 1/4 cup butter in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in brown sugar, pineapple juice, and rum. Cook until sugar is dissolved and mixture is bubbling, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and place pineapple slices in the skillet in a single layer, covering sugar mixture completely. Set skillet aside.
  • Melt 1/2 cup butter in small skillet over low heat until butter begins to brown and releases a nutty fragrance, about 5 minutes, being careful to not burn the butter. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
  • Combine gluten-free flour and almond flour in a bowl. Mix in white sugar, baking powder, salt, and cardamom until well combined. Whisk in eggs and cold milk; mix until just combined. Pour in melted butter from the small skillet and stir until batter is mixed thoroughly. Pour batter over pineapple slices in the 12-inch skillet. Use a spatula to smooth out surface and spread evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cake begins to bubble around the edges, the top is browned, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool in the skillet for 10 minutes.
  • Run a knife around the edge of the cake to loosen it from the skillet. Place a large plate on top of the skillet and flip over, presenting the cake with pineapple slices on top. Garnish with maraschino cherries.
  • Nutrition

    285 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 62mg
    • Sodium: 285mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 24g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 82mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 73mg