Quick Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe

This easy Pineapple Upside-Down Cake recipe is a classic for a reason! Get ready to impress with a delicious, golden-brown cake bursting with juicy pineapple, sweet brown sugar, and crunchy pecans. Perfect for potlucks, desserts, or a special treat, this recipe is surprisingly quick and simple to make. Get ready to enjoy this taste of sunshine!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 292.5 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Quick Pineapple Upside Down Cake

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How to Make Quick Pineapple Upside Down Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a 9-inch round or 8-inch square oven-safe pan, melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) of butter in the preheated oven for about 2-3 minutes. Remove from oven carefully.
  3. Evenly sprinkle 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar over the melted butter.
  4. Arrange 1 (20 ounce) can of pineapple slices in a single layer over the brown sugar.
  5. Sprinkle 1/2 cup pecan halves over the pineapple.
  6. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple slice.
  7. In a large bowl, combine 2 large eggs, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping the bowl constantly.
  8. Beat on medium speed for 4 minutes, scraping the bowl occasionally.
  9. Gently pour the batter over the pineapple and cherries in the prepared pan.
  10. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Immediately place a heatproof serving plate upside down over the pan.
  12. Carefully invert the pan and plate, allowing the cake to fall onto the plate.
  13. Let the pan remain over the cake for a few minutes to allow the brown sugar mixture to drizzle down.
  14. Remove the pan.
  15. Cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

99g

Fat

27g

Carbs

12g

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