Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

The Pineapple Upside Down Cake was originally a “skillet cake.” Fruit and syrup were arranged in the bottom of a cast-iron skillet, topped with cake batter, and cooked on the stovetop. This homespun cake is a sweet slice of Americana that is making a comeback.

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  • My mom and I made this recipe since I was a little girl and I am in my-mid 60s now. I love this cake but it tastes best the first day and it is not too sweet!

    • Thank you Margaret Ann. We love to hear from happy bakers. So happy to hear that you are still making this classic recipe. Enjoy and Happy Baking!

    • HI Ruth,
      I will email you a copy of the recipe and see if we can fix that on the website! Happy Baking.

    • Hi Helen,
      I sent you an email with the link to the Pineapple Upside-Down Cake. Let me know if you received it. I can send it again, if you have not.
      Thank you for reaching out to us.

    • Hi Mary, We can email you the recipe. You may need to scroll the page or refresh your browser for the recipe to load. Happy baking!

  • Can u use a 9x13 pan. ? What would u need to give more upside down cake. Can u use the juice instead of the buttermilk?

    • Hi Eve, To use a 9x13 pan you will likely have to double the recipe. We would not recommend using the pineapple juice in place of the buttermilk. Th buttermilk along with the baking powder is what will make the cake rise. Happy baking!

  • Does this cake need to be refrigerated? I would like to make it for a bake sale and don’t want it to become mushy or lose quality. Thanks!

    • Hi Valerie, To maintain the quality and avoid spoilage we recommend the Pineapple Upside-down Cake be kept at room temperature and be refrigerated within 24 hours of baking. If your bake sales is outdoors and the weather is warm you may want to consider trying keeping it cool while on display. Happy baking!

  • Brings back memories of making this cake with my grandmother. Easily one of my all time favorite cakes. I've tried, over and over to make it and have come close, but, not quite. I have been using AP flour all along - and milk. Forgot my grandmother DID use Swans Down!! And buttermilk. Going to try this real soon!