If you read our last post, we mentioned that today is National Cheddar Fries Day. Among many other national days, today is also National Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day.

Brace yourselves. Another recipe post is coming.

We know that when you think Pineapple Upside Down Cake, you probably think of the traditional dessert. However, we didn’t want to bore you with a list of traditional recipes for one simple dessert. So we’ve scoured the internet to find the best recipes that use Pineapple Upside Down Cake as an inspiration.

So check out our list of amazing recipes that involve Pineapple Upside Down Cake in one way or another.

1. Classic Pineapple Cake:

Ingredients:

- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 can pineapple rings (with juice)
- Maraschino cherries (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk

Instructions:

- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the butter in a 9-inch round cake pan and sprinkle brown sugar evenly.
- Arrange pineapple rings on top of the sugar, and place cherries in the center of each ring.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat granulated sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry and wet ingredients, alternating with milk, and mix until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter over the pineapple rings in the cake pan.
- Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for a few minutes, then invert it onto a serving plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.

2. Coconut Pineapple Cake:

Ingredients:

- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 can pineapple rings (with juice)
- Maraschino cherries (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup coconut milk

Instructions:

- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the butter in a 9-inch round cake pan and sprinkle brown sugar evenly.
- Arrange pineapple rings on top of the sugar and place cherries in the center of each ring.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and shredded coconut in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat granulated sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with coconut milk, and mix until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter over the pineapple rings in the cake pan.
- Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for a few minutes, then invert it onto a serving plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.

3. Rum-Glazed Pineapple Cake:

Ingredients:

- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 can pineapple rings (with juice)
- Maraschino cherries (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup dark rum

Instructions:

- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the butter in a 9-inch round cake pan and sprinkle brown sugar evenly.
- Arrange pineapple rings on top of the sugar and place cherries in the center of each ring.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat granulated sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk and rum, and mix until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter over the pineapple rings in the cake pan.
- Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for a few minutes, then invert it onto a serving plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.

4. Mini Pineapple Cakes:

Ingredients:

- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- Pineapple tidbits (canned)
- Maraschino cherries (optional)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine melted butter and brown sugar. Divide the mixture evenly into a greased muffin tin.
- Place a pineapple tidbit and a cherry (if desired) in each muffin cup on top of the brown sugar mixture.
- Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Add softened butter, milk, egg, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, covering the pineapple and cherry.
- Bake for about 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool for a few minutes, then invert the muffin tin onto a serving plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.

5. Vegan Pineapple Cake:

Ingredients:

- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 can pineapple rings (with juice)
- Maraschino cherries (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice (reserved from the can)

Instructions:

- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt coconut oil and pour it into a 9-inch round cake pan, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle brown sugar over the melted coconut oil.
- Arrange pineapple rings on top of the sugar and place cherries in the center of each ring.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix granulated sugar, applesauce, vanilla extract, and pineapple juice until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry and wet ingredients, mixing until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter over the pineapple rings in the cake pan.
- Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for a few minutes, then invert it onto a serving plate. Serve warm