Grandma's Skillet Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Grandma's Skillet Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 10 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    187

A delightful twist on a classic dessert, this Skillet Pineapple Upside-Down Cake is baked to golden perfection in a cast iron skillet, resulting in a moist, caramelized, and utterly irresistible treat that's best enjoyed warm.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    77 g
  • Cholesterol
    73 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    4 g
  • Saturated Fat
    10 g
  • Sodium
    340 mg
  • Sugar
    61 g
  • Fat
    17 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Melt 1 stick of butter in a 10-inch cast iron skillet over medium heat. (3 minutes) Remove from heat and sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the melted butter.

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Recipe View 2 mins Arrange pineapple slices in a decorative pattern over the brown sugar mixture, placing a cherry in the center of each pineapple ring. Set aside.

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Recipe View 2 mins In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

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Recipe View 5 mins In a separate large bowl, cream together granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.

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Recipe View 2 mins Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

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Recipe View 5 mins Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Stir in vanilla extract.

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Recipe View 2 mins Pour batter evenly over the pineapple and cherry arrangement in the skillet.

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Recipe View 40 mins Bake in the preheated oven until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, about 40 minutes.

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Recipe View 10 mins Let the cake cool in the skillet for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm.

For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter.
If you don't have a cast iron skillet, you can use a regular cake pan, but the caramelization may not be as pronounced.
Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate indulgence.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 62 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Graham Auer

    Easy to follow recipe with delicious results. My family loved it!

  • Lori Crooks

    This recipe is amazing! The cake was so moist and the caramelized pineapple was heavenly.

  • Darrin Terrybrown

    I've made this several times, and it's always a hit! It's become my go-to dessert for potlucks.

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