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    Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes with Chopped Pineapple or Rings

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    By Alisa Fleming on June 7, 2020 Dairy Free Desserts, Dairy-Free Recipes

    This recipe for pineapple upside down cakes was originally shared with us via the website Just Baking, who I used to write for. The recipe is by Allen Williams, but he adapted this recipe from a Betty Crocker classic. We modified it a bit more to be dairy-free, we’ve added more options for dietary needs, and I’ve completely updated this post.

    Dairy-Free Pineapple Upside Down Cakes Recipe - Mini Cakes with Full Size Cake Option, Vegan Option, and More

    Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes with Chopped Pineapple or Rings

    Allen uses chopped pineapple for more of a gooey topping. It makes the cake a little juicier, and offers more pineapple in each bite. However, we have included a pineapple ring option for a more formal presentation. (The picture at right shows Allen’s chopped pineapple version.) Allen also prefers to bake these as little cakes, but we have added a full cake option.

    Special Diet Notes: Pineapple Upside Down Cakes

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, nut-free, peanut-free, optionally soy-free (choose your shortening wisely!), and vegetarian.

    For egg-free and vegan pineapple upside down cakes, I recommend using 1 prepared powdered egg replacer, or 3 tablespoons of aquafaba. See our Egg Substitute Guide for more options.

    4.5 from 2 reviews
    Dairy-Free Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes
     
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    Prep time
    20 mins
    Cook time
    35 mins
    Total time
    55 mins
     
    These sweet cakes with gooey topping have chopped pineapple in the topping (instead of rings) for easier eating and more infused pineapple flavor. But we've included a pineapple rings option.
    Author: Allen Williams
    Recipe type: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Serves: 6 pineapple upside down cakes
    Ingredients
    • ¼ cup dairy-free buttery spread
    • ⅔ cup packed brown sugar (preferably dark)
    • 1 cup chopped pineapple
    • 1⅓ cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup sugar
    • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¾ cup unsweetened or original dairy-free milk beverage
    • ⅓ cup non-hydrogenated shortening (can sub coconut oil)
    • 1 egg (see post above for vegan option)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
    • 6 maraschino cherries
    Instructions
    1. Preheat your oven to 350ºF.
    2. Melt the buttery spread in a small pan. Add the brown sugar and stir to dissolve. Remove from the heat.
    3. Distribute the buttery mixture evenly between 6 large muffin cups (3½″ wide openings). Top with 1 to 2 tablespoons of pineapple in each well, followed by a cherry pushed down into the center.
    4. Place the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Add the milk beverage, shortening, egg, vanilla and lemon and beat with a mixer to combine. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and then beat the batter on high speed for 3 minutes.
    5. Pour the batter evenly into each muffin well, to top the pineapple.
    6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cake comes our clean.
    7. Immediately turn the muffin tin upside down onto a cookie sheet. Allow to cool for 15 minutes before serving.
    Notes
    Pineapple Ring Option: You can use 6 pineapple rings (1 per cake) instead of the chopped pinepple, if preferred. The rings have a prettier presentation, but we get more eating enjoyment from chopped pineapple.
    Single Cake Option: Prepare and bake the recipe in an 8-inch or 9-inch baking dish or cake pan. You can use the chopped pineapple, or use 9 pineapple rings and dot each one with a maraschino cherry (one each). Bake the cake at 350ºF for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
    3.5.3229

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    12 Comments

    1. Brigitte on November 15, 2022 12:45 pm

      It’s out of the oven it looks really good ! I haven’t tasted it yet . Pineapple are naturally very sweet some are even sweeter than others , you should taste your pineapples before and adjust the sugar content . I only used 1/3 of cup shy of brown sugar for the bottom of the pan . I thought 1 cup of sugar is a lot for my own taste so I reduce to 1/4 cup total because I used 1/4 cup of my own pineapple juice that it create once out of the freezer which is healthier because it’s natural sweetener, So I reduced the milk to make it to 3/4 cup liquid . I also did 1 tbs of the vegan egg with 2 tbs of water . My batter was very thin I am wondering if it’s a thin batter ?? I would love to find out . I ended up adding 1/3 of a cup more flour. Even With the added flour when I poured the batter over my pineapples it was a great consistency not super think and not thin great to poor ..I will taste it tonight and report back . 1 cup of sugar to 1 1/4 cup of flour is a lot of sugar just to warn other bakers …but hey some like it sweet 😊😊😊 still your recipe looked good it’s easy to decrease the sugar to your own taste ..I don’t want to sound critical just giving feed back . Thank you

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on November 15, 2022 2:56 pm

        Cake batter is thinner than muffin batter, but it shouldn’t be overly thin. You did make quite a few changes though. Sugar and egg will both result in a thicker batter. So reducing the sugar and swapping out the egg will affect the consistency and the final texture of the cake. They both add structure. Also, the pineapple juice will be thinner and more watery than the milk beverage, and if you used melted coconut oil instead of shortening, that will also cause a thinner batter. It might seem like a lot of sugar, but the ratio is on par with a standard white cake recipe. Since you reduced it so much, that might have a more profound affect on the taste and texture, but I hope it is delicious for your tastes!

        Reply
    2. Rachel N on April 30, 2021 4:36 pm

      i tried this gluten free and sugar free substituting 1 to 1 gf flour and stevia extract and it was still delicious! i recommend for anyone even with a tighter diet than just dairy free.

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on May 1, 2021 9:27 am

        Thank you for sharing this Rachel.

        Reply
    3. Maria on June 24, 2017 10:55 pm

      Can I use flax to substitute the egg? I also cooked some pinto beans and have plenty of liquid. Can that liquid also be used for substitution of eggs? or does it have to be from chickpeas? Thank you

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on June 25, 2017 8:03 am

        Hi Maria, yes, a flax sub would probably work, but I’d add a touch of extra leavener – like about 1/8 teaspoon baking powder. Aquafaba can be from any beans. I think most just prefer the color neutrality of chickpeas.

        Reply
    4. karen on September 30, 2016 9:50 pm

      wondering about converting this to a full cake.–bundt. same proportions?

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on October 9, 2016 8:01 am

        Yes, same proportions – just adjust the cook time as needed.

        Reply
    5. Cherie on September 2, 2016 7:36 am

      I have had so many dairy free recipes fail lately, but these were absolutely wonderful. I needed to sub coconut oil for the spread and omit the vanilla, but they still baked perfectly. We all loved the little cakes too. Thank you for making tricky cooking so delicious!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on September 2, 2016 7:45 am

        That’s fabulous! So glad this one worked out for you Cherie.

        Reply
    6. Ashley on July 15, 2016 10:57 am

      When does the egg go in? I’m assuming with the milk?

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on July 15, 2016 11:09 am

        Yes, so sorry! I recently updated the format and instructions and must have forgotten to write the egg in! It is added with the wet ingredients and has been fixed. Thank you for pointing this out Ashley.

        Reply

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