Pineapple upside-down cake is perfect all year long, but is an especially good summertime dessert along with our cupcake version!
We Love This Fruity Dessert!
My mom has been making pineapple upside down cake for years. It’s a family favorite and a dessert recipe that my dad LOVES! She has a go-to recipe for this delicious cake (from scratch), and we adapted it by adding almond extract since it’s our favorite “secret” ingredient. 😉 Why we love it:
The flavor. What I love most about this treat is that it is so moist and delicious. Easy. With a quick prep, it’s a showstopper that is quite simple! For friends. This is an incredible summer treat perfect for barbecues, parties, and holiday get-togethers.
Ingredients
unsalted butter light brown sugar pineapple rings in juice maraschino cherries all-purpose flour baking powder salt granulated sugar eggs milk almond extract
how to make pineapple upside down cake
Storing Info
Make ahead of time. Store this best pineapple upside down cake at room temperature for 1-2 days, in the fridge for a few days, or even freeze it for a couple of months. STORE the cake covered with plastic or in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the fridge for about 3 days. FREEZE. Allow the cake to cool and place it in the freezer for 1-2 hours; long enough to allow the outside of the cake to freeze. Wrap the cake with plastic wrap then again with foil. Label and freeze for 2-3 months. Allow to thaw if applicable. Reheat it in the microwave, or loosely wrap it in foil and place it in the oven. Heat at 350°F until warm.
Bundt pan. Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes or until done. 9” rounds. Bake at 375°F for 30-35 minutes or until done.
Use a sharp paring knife or a rubber spatula and slide it around the inner perimeter of the pan. Place the serving platter over the top of the pan. Be sure the platter is larger than the cake. Place one hand on top of the platter and one hand on the bottom of the pan, then flip. Allow it to sit for another few minutes with the pan covering it. Carefully remove the pan.
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