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Dreyer’s is a trademark of Société des Produits Nestlé S. Whether you’re looking for a classic crumble recipe, inspiration for a refreshing summer sorbet, or in need of a super-impressive celebration cake, we’ve got you covered. 00743 11 40 C 11 55. 007431 69 40 69 C 47. Pineapple upside-down cake is a nostalgic and easy-to-make dessert that’s equally at home on your dinner table, around a campfire, or at a picnic. We provide a skip to recipe button in the top left corner, as well as a clickable table of contents, just below, to help make this page easier to navigate. Recipes for pineapple upside-down cake first started appearing in America in the 1920s and exploded in popularity when the Dole fruit company asked for pineapple recipes to be submitted by Americans.
Over 2,500 variations on the pineapple upside-down cake were allegedly submitted to Dole by Americans. My husband’s grandfather would always make this in a dutch oven when they were camping or at scout camp, so this dish holds a strong sentimental place in our family. It’s delicious, so we keep making it! Every dish needs some fat to provide flavor. Butter when cooked provides a mild, nutty flavor and a rich, decadent mouthfeel to desserts like this. Brown sugar gets its name and appearance from the small amount of molasses that remains in the refined sugar. Light brown sugar contains only 3.
I used light brown sugar for this recipe. The fruit and juice from canned pineapple rings give the dish its name. These electric red fruits are preserved, sweetened cherries. They’re first brined to bleach them and then soaked in food coloring, sugar syrup, and sometimes alcohol. I used generic, non-alcoholic maraschino cherries for this dish. I used the Betty Crocker Super Moist Yellow Cake Mix.
Boxed cake mix is an easy way to make this classic recipe in a flash. You’ll need eggs and oil or butter depending on the ingredients needed to complete the boxed cake mix. Instead of the water needed for the boxed mix, you’ll use the canned pineapple juice for a kick of pineapple flavor. In a greased, 9X13 baking dish spread your brown sugar evenly across the bottom of the dish.
Arrange your pineapple rings on top of the brown sugar around your pan. I did it in rows, but you could be fancy and try a design. Then place your drained maraschino cherries in the middle of each pineapple ring and between the rows of pineapple in a decorative manner. Follow the directions on your box of cake mix, substituting the water called for with the liquid from your can of pineapple rings. If you’re short the required amount of liquid, add water. Gently add the cake mix to your baking sheet with the pineapple, cherries, and brown sugar, being careful not to mess up the arrangement of the pineapple rings. Gently tap the baking dish on your countertop a few times to settle the baking mix evenly and ensure no air bubbles.
In a 350oF oven, bake your pineapple upside-down cake for 40-45 minutes until it is golden brown and an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Once removed from the oven, run a sharp knife around the sides and corners of the pan to loosen it from the baking dish. When the baking dish has cooled down slightly, place your serving platter or a parchment paper-lined baking sheet upside down on top of the baking dish. Enjoy warm with a hot cup of coffee or adorned with whipped cream or vanilla ice icecream. Don’t throw away the canned pineapple liquid. The liquid from the canned pineapple rings will be used to replace the water needed for the boxed cake mix. It will add even more moisture and pineapple flavor to the cake.
Go fancy on the cherries to add some flair to your cake. If you want to kick up the flavor, and bring a bit more flair to your cake presentation, use Luxardo maraschino cherries, or artisanal, alcohol-soaked cocktail cherries. Bourbon cherries from Jack Rudy are a great choice. If you stop half-way or slow down during the flip, you’re gonna make a mess. Flip it smoothly and decisively and you’ll be in good shape.
FAQ: Can I substitute crushed pineapple? If you can’t find pineapple rings, you can use crushed pineapple, which you’ve drained and reserved the liquid from. You’ll want to be more artistic with the arrangement of your cherries if you use crushed pineapple. Should pineapple upside down cake be refrigerated? If not consumed within 48 hours, you should refrigerate your pineapple upside-down cake. If your kitchen is hotter than 70oF you should refrigerate it immediately.
The recipe is not gluten-free if you use the Betty Crocker cake mix I suggested. This is such a classic mid-century American dish, I love it with my easy smashed burgers or bacon-wrapped hotdogs. It’s also a great winner desert paired up with classic chili. Be sure to follow me on social media, so you never miss a post!
Only have 30 minutes to get dinner on the table? Sign up for my 30 minute dinner plans direct to your inbox! Find and shop my favorite products in my Amazon storefront here! In a 9X13 glass baking dish, pour the melted butter, then add thebrown sugar evenly across the dish. Arrange pineapple slices in rows on top of the brown sugar. Place a maraschino cherry in center of each pineapple slice, and place the rest of the cherries decoratively around the slices and the outside of the pan. Gently press the pineapple and cherries into brown sugar.