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This Homemade Pineapple Upside-Down Cake features a caramelized pineapple topping and an incredibly buttery, moist cake. <\/em><\/p>\n

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It’s been one of my goals this year to update and re-share some classic recipes for you to have on hand for when you need them. Today’s recipe is one I’ve always loved and I think you’ll love too – this easy pineapple upside-down cake.<\/p>\n

One of the things that I love about this recipe is that it’s made completely from scratch. But don’t worry, it’s still incredibly easy to make! You can make the topping in the microwave and use canned pineapple slices and maraschino cherries.<\/p>\n

The cake batter is also incredibly simple to throw together and uses everyday basic ingredients. It’s so incredibly buttery and moist, it beats anything you can make using a box mix. I think this cake could even convert someone who thinks they don’t like pineapple upside-down cake into loving it.<\/p>\n

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How To Make Pineapple Upside-Down Cake<\/h2>\n

There are two components to making this pineapple upside-down cake, the topping and the cake batter. Let’s discuss how to prepare each one!<\/p>\n

How To Make The Topping<\/h3>\n

To make the topping for this cake you’ll melt some butter, then stir in some brown sugar, and spread it around into a 9-inch cake pan. If you want to make this step a bit easier, feel free to use the microwave to melt your butter.<\/p>\n

Since I prefer to keep this recipe simple I use canned pineapple slices and a small jar of maraschino cherries. Just be sure to reserve the pineapple juice from the can because you’ll be using some of it in the cake, which I will explain later.<\/p>\n

You can arrange the pineapple slices and maraschino cherries however you like in the pan. A 20-ounce can of sliced pineapple will usually have 10 slices, so I like to arrange seven on the bottom of the pan and slice the other 3 in half and place them along the sides. Then, place the cherries where ever they will fit. Once the topping is ready, set it aside and prepare the cake batter. <\/p>\n

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How To Make The Cake<\/h3>\n

To make the cake, you will start out by whisking together your dry ingredients – some all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. When measuring your flour it’s important to use the spoon and level method, otherwise, you can end up with a dense cake. Once the dry ingredients are well combined, set them aside and mix up the wet ingredients.<\/p>\n

For the wet ingredients, you’ll start by creaming together some unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for 4 to 5 minutes or until the mixture is light in color and fluffy. This step is crucial because it incorporates more air into your cake batter which results in a lighter, fluffier cake.<\/p>\n

Next, mix in your eggs one at a time until they’re fully incorporated into the creamed butter and sugar. Then, mix in the pure vanilla extract and sour cream. At this point your batter may look a little bit curdled, but this is okay! <\/p>\n

Once the wet ingredients are well combined, whisk together the remaining milk and pineapple juice. You can just use 1\/2 cup of milk in this step, but I found incorporating a little bit of pineapple juice will infuse the cake with more pineapple flavor. Then, just alternate mixing in the dry ingredients with the milk + pineapple mixture. <\/p>\n

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Carefully pour the batter over the topping in your cake pan and spread it around into one even layer. The cake will take about 45 to 55 minutes in the oven, you will know it’s done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. I recommend letting it cool slightly, then flipping the cake out of the pan. <\/p>\n

FAQ’s<\/h2>\n

Can you freeze pineapple upside-down cake?<\/h3>\n

Yes, you can freeze it! You can either wrap individual slices or the whole cake tightly with plastic wrap, store it in a freezer bag or container, and freeze for up to 3 months. I recommend thawing it overnight in the refrigerator and letting it come to room temperature before serving.<\/p>\n

How do you store it?<\/h3>\n

You may store this cake in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 to 3 days. While it’s not necessary to refrigerate this cake, I do recommend storing it in the refrigerator if you need to store it 1 to 2 days longer. <\/p>\n

Can I use fresh pineapple?<\/h3>\n

Yes, it’s fine to use fresh pineapple in this cake. You can juice the pineapple as well to get 1\/4 cup of pineapple juice or simply replace the pineapple juice with 1\/4 cup of milk.<\/p>\n

When do you flip the cake?<\/h3>\n

Once the cake comes out of the oven, let it cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then flip it and remove it from the pan.<\/p>\n

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