The BEST Pineapple Upside Down Cake

[@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.

[@LindseyLouWho]

I know you left this two years ago, but I enjoyed your comment for many reasons; your writing style, general positivity, and flexible approach to the recipe! I hope life is finding you (all of you, but you, too!) well and you are continuing to spread your cheer and love in a world that so desperately needs it! Be the change you wish to see in the world, one cake at a time!

[@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. : )

[@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!

[@kellyroberts8098]

I made this cake this morning, and its the first pineapple upside down cake I've made without the cheap Betty Crocker mix. I will never go back!!! It is so perfect, and I'm so proud of my cake, thank you!!

[@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.

[@scottgray8742]

Why cut the cherry in half?

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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 .

[@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

[@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?

[@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!

[@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!!!!!

[@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

[@sb6641]

I have never baked a cake in my life and this came out perfect! I was nervous about the melted sugar ruining the cake like some of the comments stated but then I remembered that the sugar will harden. I let the cake cool for 15 minutes as instructed and guess what no melted sugar issue when I flipped the cake! It was perfect. So for those of you who are new to baking like myself jus' follow his instructions and you will be fine. And remember, the sugar on the "top" of the cake will melt while it's baking but it will harden after you take it out of the oven, jus' leave it to sit for about 15 minutes but don't let it sit too long in the pan or it may stick to the pan. Oh and I did include a little of the pineapple juice like some of the comments suggested, about 3 tablespoons.

[@pamdavis6604]

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

[@beelover23]

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

[@ChavezAmtz]

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

[@anna-xl5lx]

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

[@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.

[@SS-ly2bn]

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

[@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!

[@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 🙏

[@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.

[@rowdy7480]

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

[@kirasaaan3648]

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

[@jessemosqueda1603]

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

[@dietschegroosmame3596]

Finally a video with voice, not annoying music. Thank you

[@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 🙈

[@herydehaan3720]

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

[@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

[@roxanap1020]

Hello Preppy, I have this glorious masterpiece in the oven right now. I just wanted to add for the LACTOSE INTOLERANT people I made a couple changes. I used coconut vegan yogurt (what was available at my local store) instead of sour cream, and I cut the sugar to 100g instead of 150g. I also halved the milk (used lactose free) and used pineapple juice for the remainder of the called for milk. I tasted the batter and it was definitely sweet enough. (I also used salted butter so I added slightly less salt). Thank you for you wonderful channel. You are one of, if not my favorite, chefs on youtube. All of your recipes are the best. I know to check you first. Move over Martha! I cannot wait to try this. I tested the cake as I put the knife in to see if it was done and even that little bit was amazing.

[@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 😁

[@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

[@janyaun3289]

I'm a newbie and I tried some of you recipes and it's easy to follow and how you explain this and that. I will difinitely try this recipe. But I'd like to ask what is the alternative of sour cream? Thank you

[@daisymae850]

Plain Yogurt is good alternative to sour cream.

[@janyaun3289]

Thank you :)

[@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.

[@Timtato]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@ApolosXV]

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

[@veehoggard]

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

[@pollypockets508]

Wow. You're ambitious

[@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!

[@nasreen9627]

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

[@StreetcornerAvonlady]

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

[@DrBrunoRecipes]

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

[@lylytorrence4890]

In the 60s my mom made on most weekends. Wonderful memories of my mom, family, and life in hawaii ❤❤❤

[@robinorear4307]

I make this cake in a cast iron skillet. The fruit caramelizes and is so beautiful and delicious!

[@nirajshende4214]

Made this today, and gotta tell how good this recipe is❤ Added 1tsp of pineapple essence along with 1 tsp of vanilla, and it enhanced the flavour profile even more.

[@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 !

[@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 👩🏻‍🍳🤌🏼

[@thejoshman4883]

Hohn love the content made this recipe didnt have sour creme but i substituted pineaple juice and it came out great! Also bought some oversized tweezers i think you would like them(super useful for decorating) they come in copper color too !

[@beckyhp7776]

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

[@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.

[@foechicken8023]

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.

[@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”, 😢💕

[@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.

[@RanaEl-Tell]

Hi I tried this recipe and it is sooo delicious. My husband and kids loved it ❤ thank you!!

[@alicias8480]

This is my husband’s favorite cake! Looking forward to trying it “your way”! I usually use the pineapple juice in the cake mix and it turns out delicious!

[@carolynrice-davis4525]

Alicia S, that's actually how I've always made it, with cake mix and using the juice in the mix!! I'm going to try John's recipe next..it looks delicious!!

[@sarahsonshine1729]

How much juice do you put in

[@adrianeelise3849]

Do you use milk too?

[@samanthasowers3889]

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

[@priyaramdeo5023]

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

[@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.

[@Brandon-md8iw]

Legend has it that this is the recipe Bree Van de Kamp used.

[@lizaw.7313]

Pineapple upside down cake has always been a favorite!! Yummy

[@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. 😄💕👏

[@ggarcia1434]

It came out perfect! Very fluffy and perfectly sweet.

[@mariee.5912]

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

[@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 ❤️

[@Jadyn-e1k]

I have been baking since I was 5 and this is the best cake I have even learned to bake.👍

[@steveandrushko75]

I have made this twice and both time it came out fantastic really good I am about to make it again today this time I have fresh pineapple it truly is an outstanding recipe my wife really loves it

[@HowToCuisine]

This pineapple cake looks so beautiful and delicious! 😱❤️

[@corpsenurse]

Made this for my boss's birthday today. It was a hit and came out beautifully. Recipe was easy to follow.

[@sheenakitchen]

What a beautiful pineapple cake I will definitely try it ⭐🇵🇰💯

[@thebuddingpianist]

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

[@jaclynborden5055]

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

[@saranegash12]

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

[@50_shades_brighter54]

It’s like you can just read my mind, every time there is something I want to make you end up making a video for it

[@the1nonly112]

Awwww this reminds me of my childhood! ☺️ My Mom made a pineapple upside down cake every summer

[@itsjemmabond]

I once saw a pineapple upside down cake which used chilli 🌶 pepper circles instead of cherries🍒

[@mariee.5912]

😳😳

[@Exnewmex21]

I definitely use my pineapple juice for cocktails 🍸 😋 lol

[@jcuddlebugs]

It was my mom's favorite cake to make when we were growing up. She added the saved pineapple juice to the cake batter though. 😘😘

[@The72Nana]

I followed your way of glazing the bottom of the pan by just using melted butter and brown sugar (without melting the sugar). My pineapple caramalised perfectly! Thank you!

[@cryssieg6731]

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

[@ApolosXV]

We need that in a t-shirt lol

[@FrankyMMAzz]

I like that you used Grass milk and pasture raised eggs💯👍

[@ApolosXV]

I love adding brown sugar in the base, so the pineapple and cherries become this caramelized delicious thing 😋

[@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.

[@SweetRevenge9191]

Whenever I have a dish that includes pineapple (from a can) there a bottle of rum not too far away

[@Aaelita]

Also coconut

[@pollypockets508]

LMAO

[@karenshurley4793]

We think alike 😁

[@charitomeinke2132]

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

[@kaitlynrunion4192]

You've got to put the pineapple juice in the cake.

[@LilNasXLover]

I thought I was the only one who was saying that

[@dawnafromthenorth3732]

Exactly

[@evalehde3869]

Yes!

[@lynnries7729]

I thought everyone did!

[@nattyl2070]

Wow. Great idea. Duh...Why didn't I think of that? Instead I put it in some ice tea I was drinking and it tasted great. LOL

[@aminas5029]

Thanks for your explanation on yr pineapple recipes . I will try it🙏👍

[@jrsummer]

I made this - it’s amazing. I even screwed up on a few things and it was still amazing!

[@gajigajiclay]

This is my favorite cake 🎂 파인애플 🍍 🍍 good 👍

[@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!

[@TheRealM.O.M]

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

[@laurahopkinson5138]

I love this cake! I’ve made it so many times over the years. Always a crowd pleaser! I like the addition of sour cream.

[@sherilleon24]

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

[@TonySalazar933]

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

[@christynelson530]

Weird comment

[@ravifirdausabdullah]

Owh my God John. I just tried this recipe and it was out of this world. ❤❤❤❤

[@peshgirl]

My pineapple juice goes into the cake! I use a type of cake that requires melted butter and water, no dairy. Overall it's a very pineapple cake!

[@wynn8591]

Butter is dairy

[@peshgirl]

@@wynn8591 You're absolutely correct, butter is dairy. My recipe actually calls for vegetable oil, but I've always used melted butter instead. The mix itself isn't dairy free, either, it simply doesn't require that you have it on hand.

[@diosteama2719]

Upsidedown pineapple cake is my all time favorite cake I lived it and i wont change it for anything ❤ thank you for the recipe!

[@mtaim06]

Pineapple juice is great for making sweet and sour sauce! Although you usually want some of the pineapple in your sweet and sour chicken too. =p

[@michaelmontoya9372]

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

[@juleswick]

We’re about to quote YOUNG SHELDON?-“I guess I’m lucky…b/c I’m the glue that holds this family together.” 😊