The BEST Pineapple Upside Down Cake

This delicious Pineapple Upside Down Cake is beyond easy to make from scratch, and it comes out of the pan fully decorated! You will be amazed when you remove the cake pan and see the caramelized layer of pineapple and maraschino cherries over the soft and fluffy cake.
RECIPE: preppykitchen.com/easy-pineap...
This cake is packed with sweet pineapple flavor, intensified by the caramelization of butter and brown sugar on the pineapple rings. The bright yellow and red layer also always brings a smile to my face as it’s so colorful and cheerful, making it a delightful treat!
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[@sophiekatt7027]

I’ve made this cake for years and it’s a VERY forgiving recipe! Sometimes (not very often, but sometimes!) I separate the eggs, add the egg yolks and then whips the egg whites to soft peaks and work them into the at the end - it makes for a very light, delicious crumb and the cake rises so beautifully! Sometimes I use a little pineapple juice from the can instead milk/water - a couple tablespoonfuls do the trick! - and the cake has a lovely pineapple’y taste to it. Sometimes if I don’t have maraschino cherries, I’ll put pecan halves in the pineapple ring, and it comes out so pretty! Sometimes I serve with with whipped cream, sometimes with ice cream, but either way, it’s fabulous! Don’t forget to make a pot of coffee and everyone will love coming to YOUR house for cake and coffee after you’ve all been out for an event! You just can’t go wrong adding pineapple upside down cake to your “dessert repertoire” - it’s easy, quick, makes a pretty presentation, and like I said.... so many lovely options!

[@jujubee7351]

Best cake I’ve ever made, I can’t believe how good it is, yes a cup of coffee a must.

[@meryem2762]

What amazing tips, thank you!

[@renarich4942]

Where’s ur recipe video I want to see it

[@AletaMcAliley-ng4fm]

Can I please have your recipe too? Seems very delicious.

[@ronsandahl274]

Some notes from my mom: Add melted butter to pan and wait for it to partly cool, this allows you to evenly coat the sides with brown sugar as well; for maraschino cherries always cut them in half; for every half pineapple ring on the sides, add another half ring upside-down directly next to it; only place cherry halves in the center of pineapple rings; replace the milk with 1/2 Half 'n Half and 1/2 pineapple juice.

[@dawnbourque8885]

John! Could you please come out with merch? I want an apron that says “whisk whisk whisk”

[@alexdee5341]

or a t-shirt!!! :)

[@dawnbourque8885]

@@alexdee5341 I’m down with that!

[@lisamoore6804]

I'd buy one!

[@SofiaLps-crazy-about-lps]

^ please!!!!

[@sooryasankar2549]

Why the hell didnt i think about this?

[@samanthasowers3889]

My mom taught us to use the pineapple juice as one of the liquids in the batter😊😊

[@jonathanstrait58]

That sounds interesting how does it turn out an how much to use?

[@samanthasowers3889]

@@jonathanstrait58 so we always used boxed mix growing up. So just replaced the water in the recipe directions for the pineapple juice. Same amount. I think it definitely gives it more flavor 😊

[@flakikiloca1]

@@jonathanstrait58 I experimented and added two tablespoons to the milk sour cream mixture right before adding to batter, came out super super moist.

[@thaliaactellez3066]

@@samanthasowers3889 That’s what I do too!

[@prayashpokhrel7871]

I do the same instead of water i add pineapple juice same amount and the flavour is so good

[@mdg6117]

It's Easter Sunday. I'm alone this year. I didn't plan on cooking bc it was just me lol. But I woke up and had a craving for pineapple upside down cake. Never cared for it before lol. Got my 50's music on and making a cake for 1 💜 Happy Easter!

[@lindakaymills8746]

Living alone means I can eat what I want, when I want it, and that makes me happy. Sounds like making a pineapple upside down cake for yourself made you happy. Good for you! It is something I would do and now, plan to do.😅 (The same goes for sleep. Go to bed when I get ready. Get up when I get ready. Works for me.😴)

[@MissL40]

At 51 years old, I finally started cooking/baking. Never had an interest until now... Last week, I tried a recipe I found online on Pineapple Upside cake and the cake didn't turn out so great. My second attempt, I tried your recipe and (even forgetting to add the vanilla) the cake turned out SO AMAZING! Thank you so much for your great video and I can't wait to try your other desserts! It's channels like yours and how you explain the process that makes baking actually fun. : )

[@pamdavis6604]

Hey you jus gave me a great idea of putting the pineapple juice in my jasmine rice served with orange chicken. Thank you 🍍

[@raquelgonzalez8636]

that sounds really good! I will have to try that as well

[@ChavezAmtz]

How amazing!!’ I’m gonna have to try that too!! 😃

[@amybradberry6532]

Pineapple upside down cake and carrot cake are my favorites!

[@PreppyKitchen]

They're both so good!

[@al4005]

@@PreppyKitchen can you show us how to make an Italian creme cake??

[@teebrowne-prince3085]

Agreed

[@TonySalazar933]

The world doesn't deserve the wholesomeness that is John.

[@rowdy7480]

I love how you explain WHY things are done a certain way. I get a good education watching your videos

[@moniquethe0G]

I've always put the juice into the cake batter, just like my mom did! And take a little sip for myself, so delicious!

[@jessemosqueda1603]

I like how he's using the hand mixer more often!

[@SailorMoonin]

My grandma really loves this cake. I'm gonna make her one to cheer her up. In my country we are having a 3rd wave of COVID-19, and even with vaccines, that virus is hitting us hard. Please, take care of your love ones, and be safe. Sorry for my lack of vocabulary and my bad use of Grammar, still learning English.

[@lenarockswa6179]

I really LOVE watching you bake. So relaxing ...plus, love all of your baking tips.

[@thebuddingpianist]

Just made for my husband’s birthday and it was a huge success! Thank you ❤

[@Timtato]

I’ve used your recipe many times and people seem to love it every single time. Thank you for sharing your recipe 😊

[@kirasaaan3648]

Aaaah ese volteado de piña se ve tan delicioso!!!

[@tgd721]

I watched this video and immediately made the cake! Really good recipe, not too sweet, and the cake is tender and light as a cloud. Big hit with the family! John, I sincerely appreciate the clarity of your recipes, the additional notes, and of course, your inspiring videos! You are awesome. 😄💕👏

[@phoenix2.020]

I made pineapple upside down cake two weeks ago John! It’s literally one of my most favorite cakes ever! I will definitely try this recipe next time I make it. Thanks John, the cake looks so good! 😋

[@tianatt8602]

How was this recipe, did u try it? 😁

[@phoenix2.020]

@@tianatt8602 I actually didn't get to try it yet, but the next time I make pineapple upside down cake, this will be the recipe I use! 😋 😊

[@Titan-1104]

​@@phoenix2.020 what about now?😅

[@phoenix2.020]

@Titan | The One Who Asked yeah I did get a chance to make the cake some time ago. It was amazing!

[@bee3027]

Making this cake today! I love your recipes, they are easy, doable for a family that is busy and they all taste so amazing. Thank you for sharing!

[@nasreen9627]

This upside-down pineapple cake looks like one of the most lush and delicious recipes with your twist on it 👌 Yum!

[@heatherramirez4650]

I made this cake last night and it was divine! The cake batter is like homemade angel food cake. Light and fluffy and moist. Amazing.

[@jujubee7351]

I made this a couple of months ago, it doesn’t even need the sugar and pineapples , it’s fantastic by itself. Best cake ever! I’m going to make this again .

[@jacquelinewu3277]

Thanks John, this is one of my favourite desserts, not too many places make it. I had to preorder when I have a craving! LOVE all your recipes!! You are amazing!!

[@SS-ly2bn]

Thank you! I’m making the love of my life this cake for his birthday.

[@SalemMoodyFan]

This is the prettiest pineapple upside-down cake I have ever seen. What took it to the highest level is *lining the sides* with pineapple. Great thinking! Makes every bite delicious with pineapple. Lavish use of cherries amps the pretty. Great job! I am planning on making this for my husband. Thank you!

[@deviselvakumar469]

Hi, I have learnt all baking recipes for you and am your big fan from India🇮🇳 😄

[@gerardjohnson2106]

Yes and before pouring the batter in cover the pineapple layer with 1/4" thick slices of smoked ham. Radical and delicious.

[@janel1386]

When I was growing up I had the cooking channel and food network. I admired those chef's and still do till this day. Now my daughter enjoys recipes just like I did except she watches her chef's on KZbin. She loves your channel and I know she'll remember you when she's older just like I did from the shows I used to watch. Thank you for sharing 😁

[@StreetcornerAvonlady]

Made this for my son-in-law and he was hooked. Thank you.

[@herydehaan3720]

Easy to follow instructions , no "fluffing around" , pleasant to look at for both cake and presenter

[@dgofftoday]

Thank you for the wonderful recipe.My son couldn’t stop eating it.

[@michaelmontoya9372]

I'm going to make this for mother's day!

[@unowen7591]

Made this cake for the first time today. I’ve never made upside pineapple cake before (never even tried it before), and gotta say it was incredible. First time tried maraschino cherries too and while they were a bit too sweet, it matched with the pineapples perfectly. Everyone loved it and it was gone in minutes. Definitely will be making it again ❤️

[@Irma93015]

Thanks John! This is a well instructed homemade pineapple upside down cake recipe. Perfect measurements using a scale and excellent demonstration. In the oven the cake expanded to the very top without spilling over the rim. Delish and a beautiful presentation!

[@tiffanyponton1795]

Wow, okay... So, first I just want to say thank you. You make it looks so easy baking. I'm not a huge fan of baking. The first video I saw of yours was the pumpkin spice roll. I am not a huge fan of pumpkin, though the pumpkin spice roll gets me every year. I haven't had it in probably 9 years so really wanted to make it. I watched your video & I made it... It was probably not the best option for my first baking lesson. However, by the second attempt it was phenomenal. Had another little hankering for a pineapple upside down cake. Happened to see your video. Of course, I clicked and was hooked. Had all the ingredients already so why not. I cannot begin to tell you how bad of a baker I am! Truly, not a good baker! Though, this recipe is super easy! My battery even came out a little runnier than yours. I was a bit scared but rolled with it. The cake was amazing!! Thank you so much for your videos! They're not boring, they're not long, & the recipes are freaking amazing! 🤌

[@ggarcia1434]

It came out perfect! Very fluffy and perfectly sweet.

[@anna-xl5lx]

Gabby needed this video when she was trying to make this!

[@kathleenhardwick7650]

My favorite cake this way. Also, I love how absolutely real you are in the kitchen. And yes, my hair falls down when I’m trying to mix stuff too.

[@veehoggard]

This was the first cake I ever baked. Aged 11 at Secondary School.

[@pollypockets508]

Wow. You're ambitious

[@saranegashtesfa8076]

Sir! I made this today because it's Ethiopian new year and I will not be exagerating if I say I have never had moist cake like this one Ow my God thank you you're awsome John

[@juliehutchens6289]

John, your recipes never disappoint! I just made this and it came out amazing. The texture was perfectly light and fluffy; I’m guessing because of the sour cream addition. It’s such a relief when I’m looking up a recipe and you have a KZbin for it. I can always count on it!

[@delia88209]

I made this the other day and i took a picture of it. It doesn't look as pretty as yours. It taste delicious

[@hinaika9061]

I made this cake earlier for new years eve and it turned out perfect and delicious! My family loved it.

[@samaralaali6230]

John, I almost make your peach cake every week ..my family loves it so much.. I tried your madeleines and it came out just delicious and looks gorgeous.. keep you recipes coming please ..thank you so much

[@abbienguyen2843]

I made it tonight. My husband was so impressed. A crowd pleaser for sure. I used ripe pineapple. Took 55 minutes to bake but it is heavenly good!!!!! I can’t stop eating it and that is the bad part about it. Thank you 🙏

[@lorrainehicks6484]

I love pineapple upside down cake!! I never knew to pat the moisture out of the pineapple. When you do it it makes sense. And your family is held together by LOVE!!!!!

[@helatigorti4701]

I love this cake I made it for my husband he loved,thank you so much

[@AuntDuddie]

My favorite cake other than my pound cake. You make it like my Mama Mia did. Thanks for the memory.

[@Foods4Roods]

When john gets his little Clark Kent curl going on i get so distracted that Idk what he's baking anymore. 🤤

[@anneb972]

Lol

[@smoothie3376]

Down boy!

[@SC-Halli]

😀

[@mikesteele05]

Whoa whoa whoa… John’s taken, but I’m here if you need me!

[@carolcole570]

@@mikesteele05 . Ohhhhhh, GROSS !

[@stevenkatie789]

I made this for my grandpa. I followed the instructions like it recommends. I am allergic to pineapple but I did try the cake that I trimmed off the bottom to make it flat and it is a good base cake recipe for other flavors as well.

[@fiftyfive70]

My grandma used to add chopped pecans to the brown sugar mixture. Amazing! 😋

[@aeshajoshipathak701]

Definitely make it on my husband’s birthday

[@samanthasowers3889]

Ohhh mannn.... one if my FAVORITE cakes by one of my FAVORITE bakers!!!🤩🤩🤩🤤🤤🤤

[@JustKeya]

I have to make a pineapple upside down cake for my Culinary final and this helped alot 😊 Thanks

[@cryssieg6731]

“Mix it up. Then fix your hair.” That’s a summertime vibe, John!

[@ApolosXV]

We need that in a t-shirt lol

[@Exnewmex21]

I definitely use my pineapple juice for cocktails 🍸 😋 lol

[@coreturkoane5570]

Hi john, i made two of these cakes 🍰 ingredients last night following your instructions. I will let you know what my family says when they try it.

[@camiliaboutiba6056]

I just made these but used fresh peaches instead of pnpls AND OMG IT WAS SOOO GOODDDD. The cake was so moist and fluffy fr don’t hesitate, just BAKE IT

[@metalricanrock1]

I made this. My first ever cake from scratch that came out perfect !!! 🥰 instead of the cherries I used the wild wine berries my daughter and wife picked. I can't to make it again

[@winenot1]

So glad you mentioned Luxardo Cherries.

[@sherilleon24]

Made this cake today it came out soft and tasty and yummy

[@charitomeinke2132]

Watching your video at home in Berlin. I tried this recipe and my friends and I love it! thanx John.

[@ApolosXV]

I could say that baking any recipe you upload is the thing that keeps myself glued together 🤣🤣🤣

[@royalaider2891]

Thank you for sharing your recipe with us looks delicious.

[@DrBrunoRecipes]

This is one of my favourite cakes 🎂 Greetings from Scotland ♥️ Have a wonderful day everyone 🌻

[@leslieguerra6904]

That was my Dad’s favorite cake, my Aunt makes it every year on his birthday in his memory. He would say the exact same thing “it melts in your mouth”, 😢💕

[@ngocquach4554]

Thanks you so much for the yummy recipe. When i want to bake something new i always go for your recipe because i now it will work for sure and it won't be too sweet as well. Make this for my husband birthday he love it so much because it reminds him of his grandmother. Thanks again John... Can you post more quick and convenient recipes please

[@katherinehernandez7908]

I drank the juice! 😅 It’s currently baking, can’t wait! 🤗 a thank you for the recipe!

[@priyaramdeo5023]

This is my favorite cake. And I finally found the perfect recipe thanks John

[@adrienneterzen2604]

The best recipe ever!! And so pretty!❤

[@ellouisepritchett4941]

Cream enough brown sugar and butter to spread about 1/8" thick on 8 slices of white bread. Butter an 8" pie plate if you wish. Cut pie-shaped wedges from each slice of bread. Crumb the edges into the pie plate. Cover with small can of drained crushed pineapple. Put pie-shaped bread on top, buttered side up. BAke in a 359 F oven until topping bubbles. Cool and serve with ice cream or whipped cream. Mom did this one evening when she needed an unexpected dessert. Really good.

[@carriemcclaine2049]

I'm so glad I found this channel. I'm learning how to make some really yummy things. I have never been a good cook before.

[@joeyjoe7930]

This is one of my favorite cakes! It just brings back so many good memories of my childhood! And now I want to eat the whole cake!!! 😋

[@mrsmeafoounonu8333]

i just tried your recipe !! 💆🏻‍♀️my god !! its super delicious & amazing 🥰!!! thank you John ! i'll be baking some more this weekend ! xxx

[@WHYSHORT1]

I made this cake and followed your instructions exactly. I cooked it in the instant pot. IT CAME OUT LIGHT, FLUFFY AND DELICIOUS!!! TY

[@ronaldritchie6196]

i like to make my pineapple upside down cake in cast iron love the crunch from it on the sides

[@jaclynborden5055]

Just made this and it was perfect! Thanks for doing what you do!!❤

[@WONDAWOMAAAN]

I am making this now! I love Pineapple upside down cake. So easy. Looking forward to it with my coffee.

[@countrygirl9255]

Oh my God, John is absolutely amazing,i love all of his baking videos, i learned a lot from him.

[@johnscooking484]

I like all your videos

[@sunflowerblooms4459]

Just wow! Don’t change anything, this recipe it’s perfection as written. I made this cake for my mom she was craving it. Absolutely delicious! Thank you chef.

[@tammyjo6056]

I make it in a cast iron skillet. I also use the pineapple juice in the cake batter. So good.

[@imeldasantana1652]

Pineapple upside down cake is one of my favorite recipes. The cake looks so yummy 😋.

[@lindseytaylor8286]

I Love Pineapple upside cake!! So gonna try this recipe. It looks so Delicious!! Yummers.

[@u3u_o3o]

gonna try this next week!

[@rixyrix3482]

You have goods ideas when u make those recipes. Keep it up!

[@rixyrix3482]

Can u make spinach and fetta danish square

[@lauraslearningcrochet2767]

I use Morello Cherries when I make my pineapple upside down cake each year for my daughter's birthday. I will definitely be using your recipe next year (only still using the Morello's ☺️ they're SO GOOD!!)

[@LittleMysTeries3786]

By the by, my grandmothers favourite cake was the pineapple upside down.!!!

[@angelam3517]

I just made this and it is sooooo scrumptious! I will be making this again...and again...and again! I didn't have sour cream so I used plain yogurt.

[@MelodyCamposMotorcycleLife]

Made this last night and it was soooo delicious!! I did a bit less white sugar (1/4 cup white sugar) and added 1/2 cup of pineapple juice from the can. So in love with how it turned out! Thank you for the video!

[@mariannepetersen7537]

I'm making it this week end. AWESOME!!!

[@mariee.5912]

John is so fancy with his tiny golden spoon. He looks extra happy today ☺😊💕

[@gloriacassity6858]

I use the pineapple juice as the liquid for my cake

[@Appaddict01]

Was thinking the same thing. Some southern cake recipes use the juice in the batter. Like carrot or coconut pineapple cake.

[@foechicken8023rileylastname]

I made this and I saved the juice back so I could use it in place of the milk but Zzthe measuring cup was knocked over accidently because I'm clumsy so I ended using milk. That won't happen next time.

[@soniyapawar3585]

I just subscribed. Loved most of your videos. Look Great and will try to make them. And I from India. I am your fan.

[@kathydelucia123]

It's beautiful, can't wait to try this. One of my husbands favorites.

[@eily_b]

It's always interesting so see that you (and all the American cooking channels I follow) mix up the wet and the dry ingredients separately. Over here, we would mix the butter until it's fluffy, then add sugar and vanilla sugar (no such thing as vanilla essence over here) - mix - then the eggs - mix and then the flour, baking soda and salt.

[@lynnries7729]

Elly, that makes so much sense especially for a single layer cake like this.

[@truly3743]

Where’s over here? I do it your way and it works great!

[@beckyhp7776]

My mother made a pineapple upside down cake every Easter and served it with whipped cream; wonderful memories!

[@judithazueta]

My mom loves pineapple upside down cake so I tried this recipe today for her birthday and she absolutely loved it! Super moist and fluffy 👩🏻‍🍳🤌🏼

[@jude1515]

I am making one of these today. Yours really looks perfect.

[@Hyltran]

I have just baked this cake and I sort of regret is. It was the best cake I have ever eaten my wife and I ate half of in in one sitting 🙈