Pineapple Upside Down Bundt Cake

Pineapple Upside Down Bundt Cake takes everything we love about traditional Southern pineapple upside down cake and presents it in a different way. It features crushed pineapple, maraschino cherries and pecan halves on the bottom of the pan, smothered with a buttery brown sugar mixture. After topping with cake batter it's baked and cooled then flipped over to reveal the pineapple topping. After cooling, serve it with a dollop of whipped cream and additional maraschino cherries for a glorious treat.

Easy Pineapple Upside Down Bundt Cake Recipe

When we were kids, we all got to choose our favorite flavor of birthday cake to celebrate. My older brother requested pineapple upside down cake every single year for his birthday and each year My Mom made it. It sealed our family's love of this vintage pineapple cake and we can't eat it now without thinking of those birthday celebrations. Looking for an updated way to make desserts like this one with a twist, my bundt pan came to the rescue. Using crushed pineapple makes this cake much easier to slice and serve, and the flavor makes it super easy to eat.

How to Make the Best Pineapple Upside Down Bundt Cake

What is pineapple upside down cake? It's exactly what it sounds like. Pineapple upside down cake begins with a buttery brown sugar pineapple layer embellished with maraschino cherries and pecans. The batter is poured on top and baked, then after cooling the cake is flipped over for serving resulting in the pineapple layer on top. This Southern style pineapple cake always garners "oohs" and "aahs" from my hungry dessert eaters making it well worth the small amount of effort it takes to prepare.

• What will I need to make pineapple upside down cake? For this recipe, you'll begin with a butter flavored cake mix. To increase the volume, all purpose flour, light brown sugar, vanilla, eggs, oil, buttermilk, almond or rum extract, butter, maraschino cherries, pecan  halves and crushed pineapple.
• What cake pan will I need to make Pineapple Upside Down Bundt Cake? This recipe utilizes a 10-12 cup Bundt pan.
• What kitchen tools will I need to make pineapple upside down bundt cake? You'll need an electric mixer, either a stand mixer or a hand mixer and a large mixing bowl. You'll also need measuring cups and spoons, a whisk to sift ingredients together, a small bowl to melt the butter in the microwave, a large silicone spatula or spoon to scrape the batter from the bowl and a cooling rack for after baking.
• This cake can be stored chilled or at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4-7 days. It will keep longer when chilled.
• Can I freeze pineapple upside down cake? Yes, you can. Freeze a cooled cake tightly wrapped in freezer safe wrap for up to one month. Thaw in the fridge prior to serving.

Other Pineapple Desserts to Add to the Menu

Individual desserts are always fun to serve and these Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes from My Incredible Recipes and Angel Pineapple Lush Parfaits from Averie Cooks.

Other Bundt Cake Recipes to Make

• Scratch made Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bundt Cake
• Buttery Caramel Bundt Cake recipe
• Chocolate Turtle Bundt Cake a decadent cake everyone will love
• Citrus infused Lemon Butter Bundt Cake

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Pineapple Upside Down Bundt Cake

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time30 mins

Cooling Time2 hrs

Total Time50 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: pineapple-upside-down-bundt-cake

Servings: 12 servings

Calories: 375kcal

Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

• 8 pecan halves
• 8 maraschino cherries plus additional for garnishing
• 4 tablespoon butter melted
• ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 8 oz crushed pineapple well drained
• 1 15.25 oz butter cake mix
• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole buttermilk or 1 [8] oz sour cream
• ¾ cup vegetable oil
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla
• ¼ teaspoon almond or rum extract
• 2 cups fresh whipped cream or 1 [8] oz frozen whipped topping thawed

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Liberally spray a bundt pan with baking spray.
• Arrange the pecan halves and maraschino cherries over the bottom of the pan.
• Mix together the melted butter and brown sugar. Pour the butter-brown sugar mixture around the pecans and cherries.
• After draining pineapple, pat dry with a paper towel. Spread evenly over the brown sugar, pecans and cherries.
• Beat together the cake mix, all-purpose flour, buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla and almond or rum extracts. Beat for 2-3 minutes until creamy.
• Gently pour over the ingredients in the bottom of the pan.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes back clean.
• Cool completely in the pan before turning over onto a serving platter.
• Garnish with whipped cream and additional maraschino cherries, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 340mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 242IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg

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