Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCafe Le Rue @ The LandingsWarm Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe

Warm Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe

Time1h
Serves8

Make Warm Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Cake Batter

Topping

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the cake.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Topping

    In a small saucepan, melt 0.25 cups of unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir in 0.5 cups of brown sugar until it is fully dissolved. Remove from heat and set aside.

  3. 3

    Arrange Pineapple and Cherries

    Pour the melted butter and brown sugar mixture into a 9-inch round cake pan. Arrange the pineapple rings on top of the mixture and place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple ring.

Cake Batter Preparation

  1. 4

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, sift together 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 0.5 teaspoons of salt.

  2. 5

    Cream Butter

    In another bowl, cream 0.5 cups of unsalted butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture.

  3. 6

    Add Wet Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, whisk together 0.5 cups of milk, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Gradually add this mixture to the cake batter, mixing until just combined.

Baking

  1. 7

    Combine Cake Batter and Topping

    Pour the cake batter over the arranged pineapple and cherries in the cake pan, spreading it evenly.

  2. 8

    Bake the Cake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  3. 9

    Cool and Serve

    Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes in the pan. Then, carefully invert the cake onto a serving platter to reveal the pineapple topping.

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