Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRachael's CafePineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe

Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe

Inspired by Rachael's Cafe
Time1h
Serves8

Classic pineapple upside down cake.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Method

Baking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Pan

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Melt 1/2 cup of the butter and pour it into a 9-inch round cake pan. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the melted butter.

  2. 2

    Arrange Pineapple and Cherries

    Place the pineapple slices on top of the brown sugar mixture. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple slice.

  3. 3

    Mix the Cake Batter

    In a large bowl, cream together the remaining 1/2 cup of butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

  4. 4

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, until just combined.

  5. 5

    Pour the Batter

    Pour the batter evenly over the pineapple and cherries in the cake pan.

  6. 6

    Bake the Cake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  7. 7

    Cool and Invert

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

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