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Pineapple Upside-Down Pound Cake

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Pineapple Upside-Down Pound Cake is a rich, buttery cake with a caramelized pineapple topping that bakes beautifully in a bundt pan. This tropical twist on a Southern classic is moist, flavorful, and perfect for special occasions or everyday indulgence.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 70–80 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 10–12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices in juice (reserve juice)
  • Maraschino cherries (optional)
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sour cream (or buttermilk)
  • ¼ cup reserved pineapple juice
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
  2. Pour melted butter into the pan and sprinkle brown sugar evenly over it.
  3. Arrange pineapple slices on top of the sugar-butter mixture. Place a maraschino cherry in each center if desired.
  4. In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
  5. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  7. Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture in thirds, alternating with sour cream and pineapple juice. Mix just until combined.
  8. Stir in vanilla extract.
  9. Spoon batter over pineapple topping in the pan and spread evenly.
  10. Bake for 70–80 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  11. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate while still warm.

Notes

  • Use crushed pineapple instead of slices for a different topping.
  • Add coconut extract to the batter for a tropical twist.
  • Greek yogurt can replace sour cream.
  • Brush with pineapple rum glaze for a boozy version.

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