As much as I love this cake, it’s the first time I actually bake it. Hard to believe? Yeah. I think so too.
In any case, I absolutely love the outcome and it was a different twist from what I had previously seen before. You’ll see what I’m talking about when you read the recipe.
I found Damaris Phillips‘ recipe online and since I already love her show I couldn’t resist and had to give it a try.
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Ingredients:
Pineapple
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup lightly packed dark brown sugar
one 20-ounce can sliced pineapple, drained and juice reserved
one 20-ounce can crushed pineapple, drained and juice reserved
Cake
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice (from the cans)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unrefined coconut oil
1 large egg
Preparation:
1-Preheat the oven to 350° Fahrenheit.
2-For the pineapple: In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and add the brown sugar. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar melts, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and arrange the pineapple slices in the skillet. Fill in the spaces with the crushed pineapple. Set aside.
3-For the cake: Meanwhile, combine the cake ingredients in this fashion: In one bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. In bowl number 2, combine the milk, vanilla extract and 1/4 cup of the reserved pineapple juice.
4-In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the granulated sugar and coconut oil on medium speed until thick and creamy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the egg. Add half of the flour mixture and mix on low until just combined. Add the milk mixture and stir until just combined. Add the rest of the flour and mix until combined, about 1 minute.
5-Pour the batter over the pineapple slices in the skillet and spread evenly. Bake until the top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean when inserted, 25 to 35 minutes, checking after 20 minutes to make sure the top isn’t getting too brown. If it is, cover loosely with aluminum foil.
6-Let cool for 15 minutes. Cover with a cutting board or large plate and invert the cake. Ta daaaaaaa, you are ready to eat!
Enjoy, Bon Appétit, Buen Provecho! EdibleReflections.com
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Have a fantastic weekend!
Ili 🙂
Edible Reflections 
It is perfect! Can;t believe you have never made it before!
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Yeah! Never made it before. It’s a definite repeat for any last minute celebrations.
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I’ve never tried pineapple upside down cake before but it looks absolutely amazing! I just love how the pineapple rings look on the bottom or rather the top. Thanks for sharing and happy FF! Have a great weekend 🙂
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Thank you! And it is truly as yummy as it looks. Thanks for stopping by and happy FF to you! 🙂
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This cake looks soooooooooooo beautiful, pineapples add a lovely note! 🙂 Thank for sharing it at Fiesta Friday party! And I hope you’re enjoying, eating/liking other treats (of course I mean posts).. 😀
Have a nice weekend!
Mila
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Thank you Mila! I’m eating (I mean liking) too many treats on this Fiesta. 🙂
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Sounds great! Have a nice weekend!
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Your cake is beautiful! I love both the colors and the design. 🙂 And, of course, the flavors sound delicious as well. Thank you so much for bringing this treat to the fiesta. I hope you have a wonderful weekend! 😀
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Thank you for stopping by Kaila. 🙂
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This is a really good tip particularly to those fresh to the blogosphere.
Short but very accurate information… Thank you for sharing this one.
A must read post!
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Thank you Vicki!
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