Best Easy Pineapple Coconut Upside Down Cake Recipes

EASY PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). In 13x9-inch pan, melt butter in oven. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over butter. Arrange pineapple slices on brown sugar. Place cherry in center of each pineapple slice, and arrange remaining cherries around slices; press gently into brown sugar.
• Add enough water to reserved pineapple juice to measure 1 cup. Make cake batter as directed on box, substituting pineapple juice mixture for the water. Pour batter over pineapple and cherries.
• Bake 42 to 48 minutes (44 to 53 minutes for dark or nonstick pan) or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately run knife around side of pan to loosen cake. Place heatproof serving plate upside down onto pan; turn plate and pan over. Leave pan over cake 5 minutes so brown sugar topping can drizzle over cake; remove pan. Cool 30 minutes. Serve warm or cool. Store covered in refrigerator.

PINEAPPLE COCONUT UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Add 1/4 cup butter to each of 2 (9-inch) round pans; place in oven to melt. Remove from oven; sprinkle with sugar.
• Arrange pineapple and cherries over sugar in pans; sprinkle with coconut.
• Beat remaining ingredients with mixer until blended; pour over coconut.
• Bake 35 min. or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Immediately invert onto serving plates.

PINEAPPLE COCONUT UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Arrange pineapple in a single layer in a well seasoned 12-in. cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet., In a large bowl, cream butter, coconut oil and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in coconut extract. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with coconut milk, beating well after each addition., With clean beaters, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on high speed just until stiff but not dry. Fold a fourth of the egg whites into batter, then fold in remaining egg whites. Spread over pineapple. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 55-60 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm, with toasted coconut if desired.

COCONUT PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

Steps:

• Spray two 8" round cake pans with cooking spray.
• Melt the butter and divide it between the two pans.
• In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, coconut and drained pineapple. Mix well, then divide between the two pans, spreading the mix to cover the bottom.
• Set the pans aside.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer, mix the shortening, milk, pineapple juice, eggs, sugar and vanilla extract. Mix well.
• Add in the pudding mix, flour, baking powder and salt. Beat for 3 minutes at medium speed, scraping the bowl as needed.
• Divide the batter between the two pans, pouring the batter over the pineapple coconut mixture. Spread the batter carefully to cover the topping.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until the top springs back when you touch it lightly.
• Cool the cakes for 5 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
• In a stand mixer using the whisk attachment, beat together the whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
• Place a cake layer on a cake plate.
• Smooth the whipped cream over the first layer.
• Place the second cake on top.
• Smooth the whipped cream frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
• Garnish with shredded coconut and drained crushed pineapple if desired.
• Store in the refrigerator.

EASY PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Melt butter in a 9-inch baking pan in the preheating oven. Remove pan.
• Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over butter.
• Arrange pineapple chunks in a single layer over the butter and brown sugar, then sprinkle with pecans; set aside.
• Beat biscuit baking mix, white sugar, milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and egg together in a large bowl on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly.
• Increase mixer speed to medium and continue beating until batter is smooth, about 4 minutes more.
• Slowly pour batter over the pineapple mixture.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.
• Run a paring knife between the cake and the edge of the pan to loosen cake. Cover the cake pan with a plate, and invert it to flip the cake out of the pan and onto the plate. Cool at least 10 minutes before serving.

HAWAIIAN PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Pour the melted butter into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the butter.
• Arrange 8 pineapple rings in two rows in the baking dish.
• Sprinkle the macadamia nuts, half of the flaked coconut, and 2 chopped pineapple slices between the rows of pineapple rings.
• Place a maraschino cherry in each pineapple ring, then scatter the remaining cherries over the coconut mixture. Set baking dish aside.
• Whisk together the pineapple juice, coconut water, vegetable oil, and eggs in a large bowl. Stir in the mashed banana, yellow cake mix, and remaining flaked coconut until well blended.
• Slowly pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then run a paring knife between the cake and the edge of the pan.
• Cover the cake pan with a large serving plate, and invert it to tip the cake out of the pan and onto the plate with the pineapple slices showing.

CREAM OF COCONUT PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 baking pans.
• Place brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter, and coconut flakes in a microwave-safe container and heat until warm, about 2 minutes. Mix into a paste.
• Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Whip egg whites in a metal bowl with a clean electric mixer until stiff peaks are formed.
• Beat 1/2 cup white sugar and 7 1/3 tablespoons butter in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Add remaining 1/2 cup white sugar, cream of coconut, reserved pineapple juice, egg yolks, and vanilla extract; mix thoroughly. Add the flour mixture; stir batter slowly until fully combined. Fold in the whipped egg whites using a spatula.
• Spread the brown sugar paste over the bottoms of the prepared pans. Arrange pineapple chunks on top. Pour in the batter.
• Bake in the preheated oven until tops are brown and crisp and a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, about 1 hour. Let cool, about 25 minutes. Flip cakes over onto a serving plate and out of the baking pans.

EASY PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

Steps:

• Pour butter into a well-greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice. Arrange pineapple slices in prepared pan; place a pecan half in the center of each slice. Combine the apricot preserves and reserved pineapple juice; spoon over pineapple slices. , Prepare cake batter according to package directions; pour over pineapple., Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Immediately invert onto a large serving platter. Cool slightly; serve warm.

EASY PINEAPPLE COCONUT CAKE

Steps:

• Prepare and bake the cake according to package directions, using a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Stir in pineapple. Spread over cake. Prepare whipped topping mix according to package directions; set aside. , In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Beat in 1 cup whipped topping. Fold in remaining topping. Spread over pudding. Sprinkle with coconut. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.