Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Name: Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 100 g of sugar (for the caramel); 30 g of butter (for the caramel); 8 slices of pineapple (canned, drained); 100 g of butter (softened); 150 g of sugar; 3 eggs; 200 g of flour; 10 g of baking powder; 100 ml of milk; 1 tsp of vanilla extract; 50 ml of pineapple juice

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A timeless classic, this cake has a moist base topped with a delicious layer of caramelized pineapple. Ideal for a fun, easy-to-make dessert.

Total time: 55 min
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 35 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €0.63

By the CookinBreak team

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

400kcal

Protein5 g5%
Carbs57 g60%
Fat15 g35%
Fiber1 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

For a perfect caramel, watch it closely so it doesn't burn. If you don't have a springform pan, line a regular pan with parchment paper to make unmolding easier. Serve warm or cold.

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Freezes very well, up to 2-3 months wrapped individually in plastic wrap and then in a freezer bag. Thaw slowly in the refrigerator.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 3-4 days at room temperature under a cake dome or in an airtight container. Extend to 5-6 days in the refrigerator.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Can be made the day before; the flavors develop and the texture settles.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

A slice can be gently reheated for 10-15s in the microwave on low power or 5-7min in the oven at 120°C to bring out the moistness. Avoid the air fryer (dries it out).

Variations

Arrange the pineapple rings evenly in the pan.
Use canned pineapple rings, well drained.
Unmold by flipping the cake onto a plate.

Mistakes to avoid

Stirring the sugar while the caramel cooks: let it cook without stirring.
Burning the caramel: stop as soon as it turns golden.
Waiting too long to unmold: flip the cake after 5 minutes of resting.

Frequently asked questions

Comment préparer le caramel ?

Melt the butter over low heat, add the sugar and let it cook without stirring until it turns a golden caramel without burning, then immediately pour it into the pan.

Comment préparer la pâte du gâteau ?

Whisk the softened butter with the sugar, add the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla, and fold in the flour mixed with the baking powder, alternating with the milk and pineapple juice.

Combien de temps cuire le gâteau ?

Pour the batter over the pineapple, level it, and bake for about 35 minutes at 180 °C, until fully cooked, then let rest for 5 minutes.

Comment démouler le gâteau ?

Let rest for 5 minutes, then unmold right away by flipping the cake onto a plate: if the caramel cools too much, it may stick and cause the pineapple to cling to the pan.