Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsDuke's WaikikiPineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe

Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe

Inspired by Duke's Waikiki
Time1h
Serves8

A classic dessert with a tropical twist.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Method

Baking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pan

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter and sprinkle the brown sugar evenly across the bottom. Arrange the pineapple rings on top of the sugar and place a maraschino cherry in the center of each ring.

  2. 2

    Make the Batter

    In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and milk.

  3. 3

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

  4. 4

    Pour and Bake

    Pour the batter over the arranged pineapple and cherries in the cake pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  5. 5

    Cool and Serve

    Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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