Can you make pineapple upside down cake with crushed pineapple

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You’ll love this pineapple upside down cake using crushed pineapple. Not only is it delicious, but it is much easier to serve than using the slices.


Can you make pineapple upside down cake with crushed pineapple

This cake has been my favorite cake of all time since I was a kid. I often requested this for my birthday, and now-a-days my daughter does the honors when it rolls around.

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To begin, preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

In a 10 inch cast iron skillet, melt 1/3 cup of butter over very low heat.

Can you make pineapple upside down cake with crushed pineapple

Meanwhile, drain a 14 ounce can of crushed pineapple. Press the excess juice from the pineapple as well. You want this as dry as possible. Set aside.

Can you make pineapple upside down cake with crushed pineapple

In a bowl, combine 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoon baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir together and set aside.

Can you make pineapple upside down cake with crushed pineapple

When the butter is melted, add in 1/2 cup brown sugar. Stir it together to dissolve, and remove it from the heat.

Can you make pineapple upside down cake with crushed pineapple

In your mixing bowl, beat together 1/3 cup shortening and 1 cup sugar until creamed together. Beat in 2 eggs.

Can you make pineapple upside down cake with crushed pineapple

Mix in half of your dry ingredients.

Can you make pineapple upside down cake with crushed pineapple

Mix in 2/3 cup milk

Can you make pineapple upside down cake with crushed pineapple

Mix in the remaining dry ingredients, and finally add in 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.

Can you make pineapple upside down cake with crushed pineapple

Grab your pineapple and spread it over the bottom of the skillet with the butter and brown sugar.

Can you make pineapple upside down cake with crushed pineapple

Gently spread the batter over pineapple.

Can you make pineapple upside down cake with crushed pineapple

Bake this for 40-50 minutes or until it tests done with a toothpick. Allow it to rest in the skillet for a couple minutes, then turn it out onto your platter.

I love this part…the little bits of pineapple that OOPS! Get left in the pan. Let me take care of this real quick!

Can you make pineapple upside down cake with crushed pineapple

Cool the cake completely.

Can you make pineapple upside down cake with crushed pineapple

Enjoy!

Can you make pineapple upside down cake with crushed pineapple

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Can you make pineapple upside down cake with crushed pineapple

Old-Fashioned Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Constance Smith – A Good Life Farm

You’ll love this pineapple upside down cake using crushed pineapple. Not only is it delicious, but it is much easier to serve than using the slices.

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 1 hr

Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Course Cakes, Sweets, Treats & Desserts

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Calories 428 kcal

  • 1/3 c butter, unsalted
  • 1/2 c brown sugar
  • 14 oz crushed pineapple
  • 1 1/3 c all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 c shortening
  • 1 c sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 c milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • To begin, preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

  • In a 10 inch cast iron skillet, melt the butter over very low heat.

  • Meanwhile stir the flour, baking powder and salt together in a bowl. Set aside.

  • To the melted butter, add the brown sugar. Stir together and let the brown sugar dissolve.

  • Remove from heat.

  • In a mixing bowl, beat together the shortening and sugar until creamy.

  • Add in the eggs, and mix well.

  • Mix in half of your dry ingredients. Then add in the milk, and finally the remaining dry ingredients.

  • Stir in the vanilla. Beat for just a minute until smooth.

  • Press any excess liquid from the pineapple and then spread the pineapple over the bottom of the skillet.

  • Gently pour the batter over the top and smooth the top.

  • Bake for 40-50 minutes or until it tests done with a toothpick.

  • Allow it to cool a couple minutes in the skillet, then turn it out onto a platter.

  • Cool completely, and enjoy!

If you do not have a cast iron skillet, this can be made in a round cake pan. Simply melt the butter before adding it to the pan. Do the same from there.

Serving: 1cCalories: 428kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 341mgPotassium: 152mgFiber: 1gSugar: 47gVitamin A: 354IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 115mgIron: 2mg

Nutritional information is auto-generated and the accuracy is not guaranteed.

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Why is my pineapple upside down cake soggy?

In order to prevent pineapple upside down cake from getting soggy, make sure you blot any excess juice or liquid from the pineapple slices and don't add any more liquid than the recipe calls for.

How do you get pineapple upside down cake to not stick to the pan?

This can happen even when you wait several hours for the homey classic to cool. To get the goo to stay where you want it and not impede the release of the cake, line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper or a silicone cake-pan liner after you grease the pan.

How long does canned pineapple upside down cake last?

A pineapple upside-down cake can last for up to 2 days when stored in an airtight container and left out at room temperature. Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Can Get Dry If Left Out For Too Long!

Can I make pineapple upside down cake the night before?

Like most cakes, pineapple upside-down cakes can be made in advance. Warm the cake slightly after it's been refrigerated or frozen and it will taste like it was made the same day!