{"id":55041,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-09T00:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/classic-pineapple-upside-down-cake\/"},"modified":"2023-12-15T16:28:03","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T22:28:03","slug":"classic-pineapple-upside-down-cake","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/classic-pineapple-upside-down-cake\/","title":{"rendered":"Pineapple Upside-Down Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"
Pineapple upside-down cake is a retro dessert that seemingly never goes out of style, and for good reason. The pineapple-flavored sponge cake is moist and fluffy with a brown sugar topping that encases toasted pecans, caramelized pineapples and bursts of maraschino cherries. Our recipe is simple, sweet and true to the classic.<\/p>\n
Preheat the oven to 375\u00b0F. In an ungreased 9-inch square baking pan, stir together the butter and brown sugar.<\/p>\n Drain the pineapple rings from the can, reserving 1\/3 cup of the pineapple juice to use for later. Arrange nine pineapple rings in a single layer over the sugar mixture (refrigerate any remaining slices for a different use). Sprinkle the pecans over the pineapple. Set aside.<\/p>\n In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored. Gradually add the sugar, beating well. Beat in the vanilla and reserved pineapple juice until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the flour mixture to the batter, beating well. Set aside.<\/p>\n In a completely clean small bowl with squeaky-clean beaters, beat the egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form. If your tools aren\u2019t perfectly cleaned and dried, the egg whites won\u2019t fluff up!<\/p>\n Editor\u2019s Tip:<\/em> Not sure what stiff peaks look like? Learn the difference between soft peaks and stiff peaks<\/a> (with helpful images!) so you don\u2019t under-whip your whites.<\/p>\n Fold the stiff egg whites into the batter, ever so gently so you don\u2019t knock out a lot of air.<\/p>\n Spoon the batter over the pineapple mixture in the baking pan.<\/p>\n Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let the cake stand for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving platter.<\/p>\n Place a cherry in the center of each pineapple slice. If desired, serve with whipped topping.<\/p>\n Sweet\u00a0upside-down desserts<\/a> are best served the day they\u2019re made. Any leftovers should be tightly covered and stored in the refrigerator for up to three days. Warm up a piece in the microwave to reignite its caramel magic!<\/p>\n Yes, you can freeze leftover pineapple upside-down cake, but it\u2019s never as good as a freshly baked one. To freeze, let the cake cool completely to room temperature, then wrap tightly in a few layers of storage wrap. The cake can be stored in the freezer for up to three months. If you don’t want any leftovers, consider making one of our best desserts for two<\/a>\u00a0instead.<\/p>\n To flip a pineapple upside-down cake, first test the cake to make sure it\u2019s completely baked, then let it stand for 10 minutes. After that, place a serving platter upside down on the top of the cake pan. Wear oven mitts if you\u2019re able, but if you can\u2019t wear mitts, protect yourself with hot pads or kitchen towels.<\/p>\n Once you’re ready, the most important thing to do when flipping the cake is to keep the serving platter firmly aligned over the cake. Flip the cake quickly and carefully, in one smooth and easy movement, being sure to protect your body. Place the flipped cake (platter side down) on the counter. Then gently wiggle and lift the baking pan away.<\/p>\n We don\u2019t recommend you wait longer than the recommended 10 minutes to flip an upside-down pineapple cake. You need to flip the cake within the proper time frame in order for the topping to seep down into the rest of the cake. If you wait too long, the caramel topping will solidify too much, and the cake won\u2019t come out of the pan. If your caramel topping does solidify, pop your cake back in the oven for a moment to help it warm back up for a neat release.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Pineapple upside-down cake was once a retro relic that now ranks among the most classic desserts of all time. Follow our traditional recipe below,\u00c4\u00eeno extra frills needed here!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7955,"featured_media":1833995,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[303971,304158,303984,305744,304358,304328,304288,305487,307104,303966,303887,306848,304268,307449,307484,307216,324623,304150,303883,305837],"categories-v2":[308500,310461,309438,308513,311389,308988,308984,308481,259620,310796,310155,308495,308478,309603,259483,310465,310491,310265,309177,309434,308476,311471],"coauthors":[342012],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Upside Down Pineapple Cake","post_link":"\/recipes\/upside-down-pineapple-cake\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps16466_QC10211C56.jpg"},{"post_title":"Watch Us Make: Classic Pineapple Upside-Down 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Arrange nine pineapple rings in a single layer over the sugar mixture (refrigerate any remaining slices for a different use). Sprinkle the pecans over the pineapple. Set aside.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Classic-Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake_TOHVS22_48510_MF_12_14_UpsideDownCake_2C.jpg?fit=700,467"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Make the batter","text":"In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored. Gradually add the sugar, beating well. Beat in the vanilla and reserved pineapple juice until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the flour mixture to the batter, beating well. Set aside.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Classic-Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake_TOHVS22_48510_MF_12_14_UpsideDownCake_3C.jpg?fit=700,467"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Whip up the egg whites","text":"In a completely clean small bowl with squeaky-clean beaters, beat the egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form. If your tools aren\u2019t perfectly cleaned and dried, the egg whites won\u2019t fluff up! Editor\u2019s Tip: Not sure what stiff peaks look like? Learn the difference between soft peaks and stiff peaks (with helpful images!) so you don\u2019t under-whip your whites.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Classic-Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake_TOHVS22_48510_MF_12_14_UpsideDownCake_4C.jpg?fit=700,467"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Fold in the egg whites","text":"Fold the stiff egg whites into the batter, ever so gently so you don\u2019t knock out a lot of air.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Classic-Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake_TOHVS22_48510_MF_12_14_UpsideDownCake_5C.jpg?fit=700,467"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Pour in the batter","text":"Spoon the batter over the pineapple mixture in the baking pan.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Classic-Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake_TOHVS22_48510_MF_12_14_UpsideDownCake_6C.jpg?fit=700,467"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Bake and invert the cake","text":"Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let the cake stand for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving platter.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Classic-Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake_TOHVS22_48510_MF_12_14_UpsideDownCake_7C.jpg?fit=700,467"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Add cherries","text":"Place a cherry in the center of each pineapple slice. If desired, serve with whipped topping.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Classic-Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake_TOHAM23_48510_DR_11_16_5b.jpg?fit=700,467"}],"recipeYield":"9 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Val Goodrich"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 361 calories","fatContent":"13g fat (5g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"88mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"193mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"58g carbohydrate (46g sugars","fiberContent":"2g fiber)","proteinContent":"4g protein. "},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.6,"reviewCount":35,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"video":{"@type":"VideoObject","name":"Bakeable Presents: Classic Pineapple Upside-Down Cake","description":"Check out this video for how to make a Classic Pineapple Upside-Down Cake","thumbnailUrl":[""],"uploadDate":"2023-03-31 20:37:34","duration":"P0DT0H1M26S","contentUrl":"https:\/\/videodam.tmbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bakeable_UpsideDownCake_48510_093019_H.mp4"},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-01-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"nell900"},"reviewBody":" I've used several different upsidedown cake recipes, and I like this the best. It's the only one that had me separate the eggs, I'm not sure that's necessary. But it's delicious! I use fresh pineapple, bake it in a cast iron pan, and it drops out cleanly, could not be easier. I always have walnuts on hand and we use those instead of pecans. And I use more of them. What a great dessert.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-04-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Pinky50"},"reviewBody":" Made this cake for Easter and it was delicious! The only change I made was to put the cherries in the pineapple rings and in between the pineapple slices before baking rather than after the cake comes out of the oven. I did not have room in the fridge to store it so left it on the counter. That was on Friday and today, Monday, the cake is even better, moist and flavorful. I am a lazy cook and typically shy away from cakes where you beat the egg whites then fold into the cake batter but this cake is well worth dirtying the extra bowl.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-02-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"William951"},"reviewBody":"I have.made.the recipe.numerous times.and it.does.not.come out.of the pan, whether glass or metal. What is the trick.or what am I doing wrong? Always tastes.good but messes up when inverting. What am I doing wrong?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-04-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Jellybug"},"reviewBody":" Delicious! followed instruction \"almost\" exactly and it com out beautifully! I did not add the pecans.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-04-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"rena55"},"reviewBody":" Love a pineapple upside down cake. Many memories from my childhood. This recipe was easy and very tasty, Will keep it on hand to make again.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-11-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Ben582"},"reviewBody":" Step 3 should say, \"...in a small GLASS OR METAL bowl...\" In an age where so many of our mixing bowls are made of plastic, this is critical information, because if you use a plastic bowl, you're likely to find your egg whites won't whip into stiff peaks. That's because plastic is made primarily from oil, and oil is the arch enemy of whipping egg whites into stiff peaks. Even just the trace amount of oil egg whites are exposed to from coming into contact with a plastic bowl is enough to keep them from whipping up into stiff peaks, even often enough to keep them from whipping up into any kind of peaks at all. So, when whipping egg whites into stiff peaks, ALWAYS A GLASS OR METAL BOWL, NEVER PLASTIC. <\/p> <\/p> THE SAME GOES FOR UTENSILS-- SO NO PLASTIC SPOON OR RUBBER SPATULA BUT A METAL SPOON OR WOODEN SPOON. Turning around and removing, spreading, or folding in egg whites you've whipped into stiff peaks using, for example, a rubber spatula will start to undo your hard work, won't preserve that stiff egg-white texture but to the contrary will little by little actively start to break down the egg whites it comes into direct contact with back into liquid, like with every fold, you will see the egg whites lose more of that stiff consistency you whipped them into than you would if you were to use a wooden or metal spoon instead.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2024-06-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"KristineChayes576"},"reviewBody":" Excellent recipe! I made this cake in a pineapple upside down pan that I bought in the 1970\u2019s. I omitted the nuts and added the cherries before covering the pineapple rings with batter. Moist and tasty, I will be making this again soon. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-08-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cindiak"},"reviewBody":"This was so delicious. I've always used a box cake mix because I couldn't find a good homemade recipe. I finally found it!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-09-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Guest5485"},"reviewBody":"Looking at the picture and reading the recipe, are you sure you don\u2019t mean a 9 x 13 pan instead of just a 9 inch square pan? There is no way I would get that many pineapple slices in a 9 inch pan as shown. Just wondering. Thank you.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-01-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JosephMalecki"},"reviewBody":"This recipe was a big hit at a recent dinner party. The cake has a consistency similar to angel food which allows the full aroma and flavor of pineapple to shine through. Tip: Lowering the oven temperature a bit to 325 degrees works well when using a dark non-stick 9X13 pan.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-02-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueGrapes"},"reviewBody":"Perfect as is!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-05-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ebramkamp"},"reviewBody":"This is sooooooo good. I didn't have any pecans but frankly the cake was so delicious without them it didn't matter. The cake is light in texture and the pineapple topping is rich. I switched steps 2 and 3 so I didn't have to clean my beaters prior to whipping up the egg whites. I also cut the maraschino cherries in half and put them in the middle of the pineapple slices before I poured on the cake batter. This is a definite go to recipe for me from now on. Perfection in the form of a pineapple upside down cake.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-05-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"AriadnaSomers"},"reviewBody":"Delicious cake. The sugar caramelized on the sides and it was amazing. I\u2019d like to point out you didn\u2019t include the 1\/3 cup pineapple juice you\u2019re supposed to reserve in the ingredients, but you did mention it in the instructions.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-07-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Sue"},"reviewBody":"Great recipe! It\u2019s good to see an actual \u201chomemade\u201d recipe that didn\u2019t call for a boxed cake mix, yuck, which istn\u2019t homemade!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-05-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"KarenHarris"},"reviewBody":"This is a really moist and easy to make cake.Used fresh pineapple instead of tinned","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-09-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CamilleMassey"},"reviewBody":"Great recipe! I made it twice this weekend in a cast iron pan. Lowered to temperature to 350 degrees for 35 minutes. They came out perfect. The secret to moistness is to whip the egg whites until they are stiff and fold them in as the recipe suggests. Definitely a winner!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-11-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"amama2all3"},"reviewBody":"This is the recipe my Grandmother gave me and it's always been my family's favorite.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-04-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mandag99"},"reviewBody":"Very delicious! Super sweet, cake is very airy and moist.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-05-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"meaganteal"},"reviewBody":"made as is and it was very good. You can almost leave the pecans off, as we didn't think it added much to it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-04-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JaniceYucel"},"reviewBody":"I followed this almost exactly except I used crushed pineapple. Served with homemade whipped cream but was good without as well. Everyone really enjoyed!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-10-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"_nlfPA"},"reviewBody":"My son always asks for pineapple upside down cake for his birthday and this is a delicious recipe. The only changes I made were to use crushed pineapple instead of the pineapple slices and I did not use the pecans as he does not like nuts of any kind.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-05-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Carmen21212"},"reviewBody":"Good but topping a little sweet. Hubby loved it. 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Made without pecans.<\/p>","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"05\/06\/2017 08:08","GUID":"16a53c6fda4c47c9818d97d9e033b812","MemberId":6643800,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Carmen21212","SubmittedDate":"05\/06\/2017 08:08"},{"Comment":" Light and fluffy! I made this without the pecans and it was still delicious. I also used an 8\" square pan, since I didn't have a 9 inch one, and I was still able to fit 9 pineapple slices on the bottom. I just had to bake it for about 15 minutes longer for the center to set.<\/p>","CommentId":21,"DateRated":"02\/12\/2017 22:03","GUID":"d60fc664df9043f88ae6c5039e7f8c3d","MemberId":9002889,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Anna","SubmittedDate":"02\/12\/2017 22:03"},{"Comment":" made as is and it was very good. You can almost leave the pecans off, as we didn't think it added much to it.<\/p>","CommentId":22,"DateRated":"05\/18\/2016 20:38","GUID":"241700E2DDE94B7EBAF42CD22B6FE029","MemberId":814898,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"meaganteal","SubmittedDate":"05\/18\/2016 20:38"},{"Comment":" My husband is a HUGE fan of pineapple up-down cakes and this his is favorite!! Mine too..<\/p>","CommentId":23,"DateRated":"01\/21\/2016 18:53","GUID":"c612786088bf4ba9af9028d5795850f8","MemberId":8688506,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Bambina5","SubmittedDate":"01\/21\/2016 18:51"},{"Comment":" Great show-off dessert.<\/p>","CommentId":24,"DateRated":"01\/12\/2016 23:22","GUID":"537cb56c46234100a186018a3f023ae5","MemberId":8583627,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Steve1946","SubmittedDate":"01\/12\/2016 23:22"},{"Comment":" I am this with peaches. Everyone loved it.<\/p>","CommentId":25,"DateRated":"01\/11\/2016 22:34","GUID":"32343c54f6bd49d89a728483582e9f38","MemberId":8582912,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Kylasfoxyrocker","SubmittedDate":"01\/11\/2016 22:34"},{"Comment":" Very good recipe! For those who don't eat the cherries like us, place a pecan half in place of the cherry and walnuts work just as well too. Thanks for sharing!<\/p>","CommentId":26,"DateRated":"01\/11\/2016 18:15","GUID":"58f48898694847ec9a382ab5beb715a4","MemberId":8162463,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Srjr111","SubmittedDate":"01\/11\/2016 18:15"},{"Comment":" This is the recipe my Grandmother gave me and it's always been my family's favorite.<\/p>","CommentId":27,"DateRated":"11\/13\/2015 22:53","GUID":"e8788ea2172d44d9a85a795131f496d6","MemberId":6558313,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Colleen","SubmittedDate":"11\/13\/2015 22:53"},{"Comment":" I would like to know any changes for High Altitude? Please.<\/p>","CommentId":28,"DateRated":"10\/13\/2015 10:33","GUID":"c008dbc9e243491bb2497e16bb2b6692","MemberId":8569658,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"AlilRascal","SubmittedDate":"10\/13\/2015 10:33"},{"Comment":" My husband asked for an upside down cake, and I found this recipe to be the one he cannot get enough of! It's a winner!<\/p>","CommentId":29,"DateRated":"06\/24\/2015 22:05","GUID":"742e94639ca9412fb196f2945ee33c16","MemberId":7882453,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"angeledisc2008","SubmittedDate":"06\/24\/2015 22:05"},{"Comment":" This is sooooooo good. I didn't have any pecans but frankly the cake was so delicious without them it didn't matter. The cake is light in texture and the pineapple topping is rich. I switched steps 2 and 3 so I didn't have to clean my beaters prior to whipping up the egg whites. I also cut the maraschino cherries in half and put them in the middle of the pineapple slices before I poured on the cake batter. This is a definite go to recipe for me from now on. Perfection in the form of a pineapple upside down cake.<\/p>","CommentId":30,"DateRated":"05\/10\/2015 19:49","GUID":"665D46F135274B1BB9ED11D0FFDDD26C","MemberId":702841,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ebramkamp","SubmittedDate":"05\/10\/2015 19:09"},{"Comment":" I found this recipe in my new edition of Taste Recipes Baking recipe book! I noticed that there was a variation for Cranberry Orange Upside Down Cake & citrus fruit was the Ingredient challenge for this week for Cook's Corner Forum! I prepared this cake, substituting 1 cup frozen WHOLE cranberries and 3\/4 cup ground Navel orange & 1\/3 cup orange juice for the pineapple juice! I omitted the pineapple, pecans and cherries! I used the 1\/3 cup melted butter, the 2\/3 cup packed brown sugar, the 3 eggs, separated, the sugar & substituted 1 tsp. orange extract for the vanilla extract! Of course, I kept the flour, salt and baking powder the same! I used my egg beater to beat the egg whites in a bowl, then folded the egg whites into batter! I used this upside-down cake pan I'd purchased a while back from the Country Store! I spread the ground orange and whole cranberries over the butter\/brown sugar mixture in the pan. I had to bake the cake 45 minutes at 375o F. I'd tested it at 35 minutes and it wasn't done-cake tester came out gooey! I ran a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen cake-I inverted the cake onto a waxed-paper covered clean baking sheet. Then I transferred the cake to a plate. This cake came out looking beautiful! I was glad for this variation of Cranberry-Orange Upside-Down Cake! Bernardine Melton, thank you for sharing this recipe for the Pineapple Upside-Down Cake! I gave the cake to my Mom to freeze for when we have company or if friends drop in! delowenstein<\/p>","CommentId":31,"DateRated":"01\/07\/2014 19:50","GUID":"d052fe7a9f4541dabf871f32b43f88ca","MemberId":3766053,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"delowenstein","SubmittedDate":"01\/07\/2014 19:49"},{"Comment":" I didn't have pecans or cherries. Only had pineapple chunks so used that instead of slices. A bit too sweet but I don't mind that. On the other hand, the beating of the egg whites made the cake portion incredible - almost like an angel food cake. Loved this!! light and fluffy. 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Can you wait to flip an upside-down cake?<\/h3>You need to flip the cake within the proper time frame in order for the topping to seep down into the rest of the cake. However, if you wait too long, just pop your cake back in the oven for a moment to help it warm up for a neat release.
Do you have to refrigerate pineapple upside down cake?<\/h3>Sweet upside-down cakes<\/a> are best served on the day they\u2019re made, fresh from the oven. Any leftovers should be tightly covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days. Warm up a piece in the microwave to reignite its caramel magic!
Can you freeze pineapple upside down cake?<\/h3>You can freeze leftover cake in a pinch, but it\u2019s never as good as a freshly baked upside-down cake. If you don't want any leftovers, consider making one of our best desserts for two<\/a> instead.
\u2014Christine Rukavena<\/a>, Taste Recipes Senior Book Editor<\/i><\/div>"}],"CommentCount":32,"RatingCount":28,"RecipeCommentDetails":[{"Comment":"Perfect as is!","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"02\/13\/2021 02:02","GUID":"7913eab54e3f44fab48c3ecd00358258","MemberId":9916521,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Angelina","SubmittedDate":"02\/13\/2021 02:02"},{"Comment":"Haven\u2019t made this yet but I was wondering if this cake part should have some type of butter or shortening?","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"01\/11\/2021 23:29","GUID":"ad3a79af3c674c52a8169df537826a94","MemberId":9904626,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Carissa","SubmittedDate":"01\/11\/2021 23:29"},{"Comment":"Looking at the picture and reading the recipe, are you sure you don\u2019t mean a 9 x 13 pan instead of just a 9 inch square pan? There is no way I would get that many pineapple slices in a 9 inch pan as shown. Just wondering. Thank you.","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"09\/06\/2020 03:09","GUID":"64b8868c96ba41f1b78f7ad35ecad48c","MemberId":9277860,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Anne","SubmittedDate":"09\/06\/2020 03:09"},{"Comment":"This was so delicious. I've always used a box cake mix because I couldn't find a good homemade recipe. I finally found it!","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"08\/11\/2020 15:44","GUID":"2C4FC28F356394A359C90DD5A35FDF75","MemberId":221828,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"cindiak","SubmittedDate":"08\/11\/2020 15:44"},{"Comment":"Delicious cake. The sugar caramelized on the sides and it was amazing. I\u2019d like to point out you didn\u2019t include the 1\/3 cup pineapple juice you\u2019re supposed to reserve in the ingredients, but you did mention it in the instructions.","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"05\/13\/2020 21:27","GUID":"28ca2ba7a304436cbc35b1cc18578e46","MemberId":9752741,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Ariadna","SubmittedDate":"05\/13\/2020 21:27"},{"Comment":"This is a really moist and easy to make cake.Used fresh pineapple instead of tinned","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"05\/04\/2020 19:17","GUID":"49f1ba8fdd5c4805962010f6530e693a","MemberId":9813371,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Karen","SubmittedDate":"05\/04\/2020 19:17"},{"Comment":"Very delicious! Super sweet, cake is very airy and moist.","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"04\/30\/2020 00:28","GUID":"0669d8546cf94853826c2a437a4da795","MemberId":5541570,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"mandag99","SubmittedDate":"04\/30\/2020 00:28"},{"Comment":"This recipe was a big hit at a recent dinner party. The cake has a consistency similar to angel food which allows the full aroma and flavor of pineapple to shine through. Tip: Lowering the oven temperature a bit to 325 degrees works well when using a dark non-stick 9X13 pan.","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"01\/01\/2020 21:25","GUID":"5c82aaa5fadc467098429d2b2ae48a5b","MemberId":9760125,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Joseph","SubmittedDate":"01\/01\/2020 21:25"},{"Comment":"While I have NOT made it yet I question this. What do y'all think about using canned (hopefully use some paper towel to dry it out but add some crushed pineapple) to add more pineapple-y flavor to add to it)?","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"09\/08\/2019 23:28","GUID":"4ef264712ed64e619ae833cfb09b97bd","MemberId":7021714,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Linda","SubmittedDate":"09\/08\/2019 23:28"},{"Comment":"Great recipe! I made it twice this weekend in a cast iron pan. Lowered to temperature to 350 degrees for 35 minutes. They came out perfect. The secret to moistness is to whip the egg whites until they are stiff and fold them in as the recipe suggests. Definitely a winner!","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"09\/03\/2019 22:16","GUID":"8604ba38eada48b8b79334cacbc2f207","MemberId":9694878,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Camille","SubmittedDate":"09\/03\/2019 22:16"},{"Comment":"Should be made in cast iron skillet and leave out pecans they don\u2019t really add anything. Original recipe much better and many are making it this way for probably for years and years!","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"07\/23\/2019 16:22","GUID":"4e549d915b4946ee8074532c4a76b4fc","MemberId":9679739,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Clare","SubmittedDate":"07\/23\/2019 16:22"},{"Comment":"Great recipe! It\u2019s good to see an actual \u201chomemade\u201d recipe that didn\u2019t call for a boxed cake mix, yuck, which istn\u2019t homemade!","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"07\/23\/2019 14:50","GUID":"9795363f7222474eb974527b88f8b740","MemberId":8780742,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Sue","SubmittedDate":"07\/23\/2019 14:50"},{"Comment":"Didn\u2019t turn out well at all! I\u2019ll stick to my old fashioned recipe that\u2019s always great!.","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"06\/01\/2019 02:46","GUID":"31be71b0348a4a1d844f1f602293cfdd","MemberId":2420825,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"cLeighw","SubmittedDate":"06\/01\/2019 02:46"},{"Comment":"