Butter Rum Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe

Indulge in this tropical delight! Our Hawaiian-inspired Butter Rum Pineapple Upside-Down Cake features juicy pineapple rings marinated in rum, a rich brown sugar-butter base, and crunchy macadamia nuts. This decadent cake is perfect for a special occasion or a sweet treat any day of the week. Get ready for a taste of paradise!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 514.8 kcal
Protein 10g
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Ingredients for Butter Rum Pineapple Upside Down Cake

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How to Make Butter Rum Pineapple Upside Down Cake

  1. Marinate pineapple rings (about 6-8 rings) in 1/4 cup dark rum overnight.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter in a large oven-safe skillet (cast iron preferred). Stir in 1 cup packed light brown sugar until melted and bubbly.
  4. Arrange marinated pineapple rings in the skillet, cut-side down. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes in the melted butter and sugar.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice, and 2 large egg yolks until well combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  7. In a clean bowl, beat 2 large egg whites with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
  8. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  9. Gently fold in the beaten egg whites until just incorporated.
  10. Place one cherry half, cut-side down, in the center of each pineapple ring.
  11. Sprinkle 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts evenly over the pineapple rings.
  12. Gently spoon the batter over the pineapple rings and macadamia nuts.
  13. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  14. Let the cake cool in the skillet for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

236g

Fat

44g

Carbs

24g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Butter Rum Pineapple Upside Down Cake?

Butter Rum Pineapple Upside Down Cake takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Butter Rum Pineapple Upside Down Cake?

Butter Rum Pineapple Upside Down Cake has approximately 514.8 calories per serving, with about 10 g protein, 24 g carbohydrates and 30 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Butter Rum Pineapple Upside Down Cake?

The key ingredients for Butter Rum Pineapple Upside Down Cake are Pineapple Rings, Spiced Rum, Butter, Brown Sugar, Macadamia Nuts, Pineapple Juice. See the full list with measurements above.

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