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Place cherries in center of pineapple slices."}],"recipeYield":"8 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Taste Recipes Editorial Team"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 380 calories","fatContent":"15g fat (7g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"88mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"224mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"59g carbohydrate (48g sugars","fiberContent":"1g fiber)","proteinContent":"4g protein. "},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.678571,"reviewCount":28,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-11-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Karen121"},"reviewBody":"
This is so good! The whipped egg whites make the cake so light, and the brown sugar\/butter topping is very crunchy-caramel-y. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-05-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"bevbailey"},"reviewBody":"
I always used crushed pineapple...makes the cake much easier to eat...pineapple in every bite.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-03-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Deborah7653"},"reviewBody":"
I made this cake for a special neighbor. Pineapple Upside - Down Cake is his favorite. <\/p>
Everyone loved that the cake wasn't heavy. Almost has a sponge cake texture. I'll be making this cake again,<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-04-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"rena55"},"reviewBody":"This brings me back to my childhood. My mom made this cake and it is one of my favorites! Delicious!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-05-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Butcher2boy"},"reviewBody":"
Made this for TOH Bakeable Challenge. I made this cake as a group for Scouts in the 70s. Left off the cherries and doubled the pecans. Delicious. Perfect cake for a cast iron skillet.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-09-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"LArico"},"reviewBody":"
Was very good and moist. I made it in a cast iron frying pan.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-11-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Margaret4977"},"reviewBody":"
This is the exact recipe my grandma made. She used the extra pineapples by cutting them in half and placing them cut side up around the sides of the cast iron skillet. This way you have 1\/2 pineapple on each cut peace.<\/p>
Peggy<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-03-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"DeborahVillars-Young"},"reviewBody":"Love the egg whites makes it so much lighter .","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-08-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Stella37073"},"reviewBody":"I have made this time and again. It's so delicious! I have also made it with peaches that I had canned. I've made it whole in the cast iron skillet and I've made mini's in the muffin tins. You just can't go wrong with this recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-11-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Saul"},"reviewBody":"i used half dark sugar and half white fir the topping which made a nice gooey sticky top and used half the sugar fir the cake as seemed like it may be too sweet for my liking. it turned out great! the sponge was lovely and light. def worth getting the eggs white nice and fluffy. made a big difference. will make again. thanks","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-10-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"JaneScannell"},"reviewBody":"Made this recipe and my kids raved about it! Very delicious.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-05-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cursivelie"},"reviewBody":"Tonight was my third time making this recipe, every time I get rave reviews. So delicious, my mouth waters every time I come across my cast iron skillet. Truly the best recipe. I omit the nuts (just don't like em) but it's just perfect every time. Like others I add the cherries before the batter. :) mm!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-05-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ConnieSue64"},"reviewBody":"We looooved this!!!! This is what a Pineapple Upside-Down cake is suposed to taste!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-06-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"LuLu9108"},"reviewBody":"WOW!!! THE BEST!!! VERY ADDICTING!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-10-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"karenesquirell"},"reviewBody":"I've made this a few times, and it's always perfect every time. Don't change a thing!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-04-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mojomo"},"reviewBody":"This a beautiful presentation. I love pineapple Upside-Down cake...cast iron is the best to use.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-10-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"joanmwc"},"reviewBody":"I can't imagine a pineapple upside-down cake made in anything but a cast iron skillet. This one tasted just like the ones I always requested for my birthday growing up. I left out the nuts because they are so expensive and it's just so good without them. I also added the cherries before I poured in the batter because I think it tastes better that way.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-04-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"AriadnaSomers"},"reviewBody":"Really good cake. My husband loved it. Maybe next time I will only use 1\/2 cup of brown sugar; I find the topping too sweet.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2008-11-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mermwerm"},"reviewBody":"A friend requested pineapple upside down cake for her birthday. I had never made one. My first instinct was to turn to Taste Recipes, because every recipe I have ever made has turned out well. This was no exception! Thank you!!! My only ? is can it be made in another pan,,,,and what size? I had to search many friends to find a cast iron skillet and then it was only an 8in, so I left some of the batter out. My friend loved it. Thank you for being a consistent place to turn for great recipes!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-01-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"carolynstowers"},"reviewBody":"The cake is very good but so rich that you can't eat more then one piece, if you bake this cake make sure you have no leftovers it doesn't keep well. I think the cake soaked up too much of the topping and became mushy. The cake texture was too light for a upside down cake.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-09-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"pastiepie"},"reviewBody":"Everyone loved this cake even my boss :)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-08-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BaronsMom"},"reviewBody":"This was super easy to make. Hubby loved it and asked for it again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-02-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"dlynsmith9"},"reviewBody":"This cake is very moist and delicious. I used fresh pineapple that I had cut into chunks and put a little sugar on to make more juice. It worked and I will be making this again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-03-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"baugh_online"},"reviewBody":"Very disappointed. 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My husband loved it. Maybe next time I will only use 1\/2 cup of brown sugar; I find the topping too sweet.","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"04\/16\/2020 02:14","GUID":"28ca2ba7a304436cbc35b1cc18578e46","MemberId":9752741,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Ariadna","SubmittedDate":"04\/16\/2020 02:14"},{"Comment":"Not very happy with the final outcome. Way to much butter and brown sugar in the topping. Separating the yolks from whites is a pain and i feel not necessary. Very small (not deep, but thin) cake part. You're better using a boxed yellow, buttery cake mix. Will not make this again!","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"04\/12\/2020 15:44","GUID":"c55737e5b99c474386844f9fd5c0a1b2","MemberId":9802520,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Melody","SubmittedDate":"04\/12\/2020 15:44"},{"Comment":"This was super easy to make. Hubby loved it and asked for it again.","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"08\/04\/2019 22:49","GUID":"c11c0d2f793d48698183622fae5e3560","MemberId":7153325,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"BaronsMom","SubmittedDate":"08\/04\/2019 22:49"},{"Comment":"Love the egg whites makes it so much lighter .","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"03\/29\/2019 15:20","GUID":"77161eed005449989b1a059ae0de508b","MemberId":9559781,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Deborah","SubmittedDate":"03\/29\/2019 15:20"},{"Comment":"Made this recipe and my kids raved about it! Very delicious.","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"10\/28\/2018 19:55","GUID":"b1088a05d3ad4138a0c03822dce21d9d","MemberId":9030304,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Jane","SubmittedDate":"10\/28\/2018 19:55"},{"Comment":"
I've made this a few times, and it's always perfect every time. Don't change a thing!<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"10\/01\/2017 11:07","GUID":"23B14161F04D403BB7F5C05F2BDEADE1","MemberId":4226007,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"karenesquirell","SubmittedDate":"10\/01\/2017 11:07"},{"Comment":"
This cake is very moist and delicious. I used fresh pineapple that I had cut into chunks and put a little sugar on to make more juice. It worked and I will be making this again.<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"02\/17\/2017 12:01","GUID":"52d3d90a03dc453da6666c03b78553e1","MemberId":8772949,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"dlynsmith9","SubmittedDate":"02\/17\/2017 12:01"},{"Comment":"
I have made this time and again. It's so delicious! I have also made it with peaches that I had canned. I've made it whole in the cast iron skillet and I've made mini's in the muffin tins. You just can't go wrong with this recipe!<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"08\/01\/2016 11:09","GUID":"4431370858f54442b461049b6d7c983e","MemberId":7967817,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Stella37073","SubmittedDate":"08\/01\/2016 11:09"},{"Comment":"
The cake is very good but so rich that you can't eat more then one piece, if you bake this cake make sure you have no leftovers it doesn't keep well. I think the cake soaked up too much of the topping and became mushy. The cake texture was too light for a upside down cake.<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"01\/15\/2016 17:21","GUID":"999726ca96524fe780204d50b94bd66d","MemberId":4001197,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"carolynstowers","SubmittedDate":"01\/15\/2016 17:21"},{"Comment":"
WOW!!! THE BEST!!! VERY ADDICTING!<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"06\/23\/2015 18:20","GUID":"046d2fa9e5a54dd9b64249a5f8b3666b","MemberId":6911777,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"LuLu9108","SubmittedDate":"06\/23\/2015 18:18"},{"Comment":"
We looooved this!!!! This is what a Pineapple Upside-Down cake is suposed to taste!<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"05\/19\/2014 10:43","GUID":"39a2e19a70194ef4a9c4923c03f2b604","MemberId":7114251,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"ConnieSue64","SubmittedDate":"05\/19\/2014 10:42"},{"Comment":"
Tonight was my third time making this recipe, every time I get rave reviews. So delicious, my mouth waters every time I come across my cast iron skillet. Truly the best recipe. I omit the nuts (just don't like em) but it's just perfect every time. Like others I add the cherries before the batter. :) mm!<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"05\/16\/2014 22:33","GUID":"3bcbc24ce24d4cac95d49dc1e5e0cb29","MemberId":7806869,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"cursivelie","SubmittedDate":"05\/16\/2014 22:33"},{"Comment":"
Very disappointed. Didn't turn out.<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"","GUID":"1643bf18d47c4c7c9e73434364ebcf37","MemberId":1541489,"Rating":1,"ScreenName":"baugh_online","SubmittedDate":"03\/09\/2014 22:02"},{"Comment":"
Everyone loved this cake even my boss :)<\/p>","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"","GUID":"6a13e7e5b0924385b0a070052fcf5d4b","MemberId":1062574,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"pastiepie","SubmittedDate":"09\/15\/2013 11:52"},{"Comment":"
We love this recipe! I don't have a cast iron skillet but use my Guardian Ware pan. I like to add extra pecans too!<\/p>","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"09\/07\/2013 21:24","GUID":"62fd47a4e4b945a991cef6f3c6a95f5b","MemberId":4747125,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"beckkidls","SubmittedDate":"09\/07\/2013 21:22"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"05\/13\/2013 19:08","GUID":"aeabfc709750458ea281abb4b2c35280","MemberId":7261244,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"karensue1962","SubmittedDate":"05\/13\/2013 19:08"},{"Comment":"
We thought this recipe was pretty tasty and we'll definitely make it again. One problem I did have was the oven temperature was a bit too high, so the cake ended up being a little overdone on the outside. Next time, I'm dropping it by 25 degrees or so. Thanks for the recipe!<\/p>","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"04\/07\/2013 15:27","GUID":"31d7bf06d2cc49e486b8c545902745c7","MemberId":5662698,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"kerrynjames","SubmittedDate":"04\/07\/2013 15:27"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"09\/07\/2012 15:08","GUID":"1ec5da29d553425eb5c473da0740672f","MemberId":6525502,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"eshufman","SubmittedDate":"09\/07\/2012 15:08"},{"Comment":"
Wouldn't change a thing, although I did put the cherries in before baking if that counts. I made it for my mom for her birthday, turned out delicious! Very moist.<\/p>","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"06\/21\/2011 17:16","GUID":"fc3d599da6d54a7fbf2064a4f990f1f9","MemberId":1747778,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"catgurl006","SubmittedDate":"06\/21\/2011 17:16"},{"Comment":"
This a beautiful presentation. I love pineapple Upside-Down cake...cast iron is the best to use.<\/p>","CommentId":21,"DateRated":"04\/14\/2011 12:18","GUID":"B0B5E6D4E79948129F7FD866B216238B","MemberId":4462613,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"mojomo","SubmittedDate":"04\/14\/2011 12:19"},{"Comment":"
A family favorite for years, will be making it this week for my daughter's 13th birthday, at her request. SO good!<\/p>","CommentId":22,"DateRated":"03\/13\/2011 19:00","GUID":"5b3b794312b0448c9204b3f8b9a234d7","MemberId":5545065,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"bphillips355","SubmittedDate":"03\/13\/2011 19:00"},{"Comment":"
I can't imagine a pineapple upside-down cake made in anything but a cast iron skillet. This one tasted just like the ones I always requested for my birthday growing up. I left out the nuts because they are so expensive and it's just so good without them. I also added the cherries before I poured in the batter because I think it tastes better that way.<\/p>","CommentId":23,"DateRated":"10\/06\/2010 21:18","GUID":"efc70d8c84d841629577553792693c21","MemberId":2127049,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"joanmwc","SubmittedDate":"10\/06\/2010 21:18"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":24,"DateRated":"01\/23\/2010 23:12","GUID":"f90a101e79e14fe4b6f82de0fb816eaf","MemberId":2915263,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Isolda","SubmittedDate":"01\/23\/2010 23:12"},{"Comment":"
A friend requested pineapple upside down cake for her birthday. I had never made one. My first instinct was to turn to Taste Recipes, because every recipe I have ever made has turned out well. This was no exception! Thank you!!! My only ? is can it be made in another pan,,,,and what size? I had to search many friends to find a cast iron skillet and then it was only an 8in, so I left some of the batter out. My friend loved it. Thank you for being a consistent place to turn for great recipes!<\/p>","CommentId":25,"DateRated":"11\/09\/2008 21:59","GUID":"c25c2a372d5843fd96d5e34a452b674c","MemberId":1335267,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"mermwerm","SubmittedDate":"11\/09\/2008 21:58"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":44040,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":311389,"name":"Cakes","slug":"cakes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311324,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Taste Recipes's Test Kitchen is the headquarters for cake recipes. Our pros have all the techniques you need to whip up the perfect cake from scratch.","parent":310796,"count":3009,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cakes\/"},{"term_id":311398,"name":"Birthday Cakes","slug":"birthday-cakes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311333,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"We're bringing you the best birthday cake recipes, baking tips and decorating advice you could wish for. With easy guides to classic cakes like chocolate and vanilla to zany cupcake ideas the kids will adore, you'll make this trip around the sun the greatest one yet.","parent":311389,"count":674,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/cakes\/birthday-cakes\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Skillet Pineapple Upside-Down Cake"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n