I bake my Pineapple Upside Down Cake in an iron skillet. My Mother taught me to do it this way. This is how my Mother's sister, Aunt Lorine taught her.
....It's just so completely deliciously different in an iron skillet.
You must try it.
It's easy...
I use a Duncan Hines Pineapple Supreme Cake Mix.
Melt 1/2 cup butter in skillet...
Sprinkle 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar evenly in skillet...
Arrange 1 (20 oz.) can pineapple slices, drained, on brown sugar. Place maraschino cherry halves, in center of pineapple slices.
Pour batter evenly over fruit in skillet. Bake 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool for 5 minutes in skillet....
Flip-it onto a pretty cake plate.
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake~
1 package Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe Pineapple Supreme Cake Mix
1/2 cup butter
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 (20-oz.) can pineapple slices, drained
Red maraschino cherries
Preheat oven to 350
Melt butter in skillet. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly in skillet. Arrange pineapple slices evenly on brown sugar. Place maraschino cherry halves, in center of pineapple slices.
Prepare cake mix following package directions for basic recipe. Pour batter evenly over fruit in skillet. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool 5 minutes in pan.
Flip-it onto a pretty cake plate.
I attended a cooking demonstration when I was in 4H and this is the recipe they taught. I was 12 and I'm now 72 so this is definitely a recipe that has been around awhile.
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Posted by: Moncler Billig | November 17, 2011 at 09:57 AM
Absolutely! Most things are best when cooked in a cast iron skillet! This is one of my favorites! And my Dad's too, who passed away a few years ago. We still celebrate his birthday with a pineapple upside down cake!
Posted by: Barbara @ Southern Lady's Vintage | February 09, 2010 at 07:32 PM
Your lovely post inspired me, so I made the cake, and it turned out great. I love my iron skillet. It's over 60 years old, and was passed along to me through my husbands family.
Posted by: Catherine | February 05, 2010 at 02:47 PM
We just made the cake and thank you so much for posting this it's so easy and Yummy....
Posted by: Pattie | January 29, 2010 at 05:19 PM
Ohh, Pineapple Upside Down Cake..One of the most perfectly delicious old timey cakes! Everytime i make one for company they go crazy! Thanks for sharing your recipe! :)
Posted by: Amy P | January 24, 2010 at 07:34 PM
Tina - I made the Pineapple Upside Down cake in the cast iron skillet and it was DELICIOUS.... thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Barbara | January 21, 2010 at 08:25 PM
This is a favorite at our house and I always use the iron skillet. My son just requested I make this the other day. He could eat this every single day.
Posted by: Amy | January 20, 2010 at 07:57 PM
I've been thinking about this cake all week!!!! It looks delicious!
Posted by: Leslie | January 19, 2010 at 07:01 PM
Oh my gosh, Tina Lee!! I always got SO excited when Mother baked a Pineapple Upside Down Cake ... I can almost smell it coming out of that wonderful oven now! She would be so proud of your baking skills! Enjoy a piece for me! Love you, Lulu
Posted by: Linda Gentry | January 18, 2010 at 08:24 PM
I love pineapple upside down cake. The only way I've ever made it is in an iron skillet.
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | January 17, 2010 at 06:00 PM
I know what's for desert tonight. I've never made it in an iron skillet...it looks scrumptous!
Posted by: Patty M | January 17, 2010 at 02:07 PM
It is my favorite cake. My mom always made it for me.
She used Bisquick but said it doesnt taste the same.
Posted by: Cindy | January 17, 2010 at 01:42 PM
I think this cake would be perfect as dessert for my BUNCO group I am hosting in March. Can you make it the day before and will it keep well to serve the next day?
Teacup Lane (Sandy)
Posted by: Teacup Lane (Sandy) | January 17, 2010 at 01:28 AM
Oh Tina....that's how my Nanny used to do it. It's just not right if it's not done in the black iron skillet! You nailed it sister...
Hugs!
Jen
Posted by: Wife of Rob | January 16, 2010 at 10:59 PM
Oh my how delicious this beautiful cake looks! Lovely!!
Smiles....
Beverly
Posted by: tea time and roses | January 16, 2010 at 07:09 PM
Heavenly!
Posted by: Mahala | January 16, 2010 at 05:14 PM
That is just too darn cool! I love it and will try it! Thank you!
Posted by: Mermaid Debbie | January 16, 2010 at 11:57 AM
Great recipe, I'll try to do it.
kisses from Spain
Posted by: CRISTINA | January 16, 2010 at 03:56 AM
Yummy. Always best made in an old skillet.
Cheri
Posted by: Cheri Peoples | January 16, 2010 at 01:37 AM
OMG does this look amazing!!!!!!!!
do you make deliveries to RI? :)
xo
elyse
Posted by: elyse | January 15, 2010 at 10:28 PM
You make everything look so dang good!!!! I can't wait to try this - I don't use my iron skillet nearly enough! Have a blessed weekend! Cathy
Posted by: cathy | January 15, 2010 at 09:26 PM
I've never made upside down cake like and I like it! TFS!
Posted by: Oliva | January 15, 2010 at 08:00 PM
This looks like a tasty, easy dessert to make for BUNCO when I host our group in March. Can you make it the day before and will it keep until my BUNCO starts the next evening?
Teacup Lane (Sandy)
Posted by: Teacup Lane (Sandy) | January 15, 2010 at 07:47 PM
I LOVE pineapple upside down cake. I will have to try this!
XXDenise
Posted by: Denise | January 15, 2010 at 06:25 PM
Oh, it's been so long since I made one, but I was taught to make mine in an iron skillet in Home Ec in Jr. High. I'm gonna' have to make one soon!
Deborah in NC
Posted by: Deborah | January 15, 2010 at 06:10 PM
Thank you for this recipe. Mines in the oven right now. Smells fabulous!!! Can't wait to dig in!
Posted by: Leslie | January 15, 2010 at 04:44 PM
Can't live without my cast iron skillet! I'll try the cake. It looks so pretty. What size skillet? I have 4, I'm guessing it's a 10" (I have 12', 10", 8" and 6")
Cheers!
Rita
Posted by: Rita May | January 15, 2010 at 03:09 PM
You always have the best recipes! When my Meemaw passed away, I got her cast iron skillet! And I treasure it! This will be something I have got to try in it! Thanks for the recipe! Patti
Posted by: Dreams and Decor | January 15, 2010 at 02:16 PM
I have an iron skillet and I have never used it. I will this weekend. I can't wait to try out this receipe. Tina, I stalk your page almost everyday. You have become my morning therapy. You have inspired me to start blogging. It is all your fault sweetie~
all smiles!
Posted by: kristtie | January 15, 2010 at 02:06 PM
MMMMMMMMM I can smell the deliciousness!!! I used to bake one of these for my father on his birthday every year when I was a child, with my grandmother. You brought back some happy memories:)
~Debra
Blog: Capers of the vintage Vixens
Posted by: Debra | January 15, 2010 at 01:27 PM
That looks sooooo good! Too bad my kids are too picky and I'd end up eating the whole thing myself!
Posted by: chris mohnasky | January 15, 2010 at 01:22 PM
It looks delicious! Thanks for sharing.
Daphne
Posted by: Daphne | January 15, 2010 at 01:02 PM
Exactly the way I make mine...:) They are just the best made this way.
Posted by: LINDA | January 15, 2010 at 12:35 PM
Mmm...this is my dad's favorite cake. I'll think I'll bake one and take it up to him.
Enjoy yours, it looks fabulous!
Leann
Posted by: leann | January 15, 2010 at 12:11 PM
mmmm simply yummy! think ill make that for super bowl sunday. enjoy :)
blessings,
aimee
Posted by: aimee | January 15, 2010 at 11:30 AM
YUMMY! I haven't had pineapple upside down cake in years. This looks to good to pass up!
~Liz
Posted by: Liz | January 15, 2010 at 11:16 AM
This is exactly how I make my pineapple and also peach upside down cakes... The iron skillet makes it perfect... It is one of our favorites.... Yummmmm...
Posted by: Marietta Hoschak | January 15, 2010 at 11:12 AM
Miss T - there are always such delicious things baking at your house. You had me at '1/2 cup of butter'! -amy
Posted by: Into Vintage | January 15, 2010 at 11:09 AM
Yummy--Surprise that there was any cake left for a picture! I will try skillet next time...funny, I just baked an upside down cake on Sunday (Jan 10) in celebration of my Dad's 83rd birthday! One of his favs (Dad has been gone 6 yrs now) from childhood to adulthood, many years I baked Dad a pineapple upside down cake for his birthday! =)
Posted by: deb, chesterton, in | January 15, 2010 at 11:07 AM
Most of my cake recipes come right from Cherry Hill Cottage anymore. I'm going to give this one a try.
Posted by: Vee | January 15, 2010 at 10:30 AM
I must make one of those!
Posted by: Elaine/TinkerVerve | January 15, 2010 at 10:16 AM
That is my son's favorite cake! I make him one every year for his birthday!
Posted by: Julie | January 15, 2010 at 09:54 AM
That's how I make mine, too! Yours looks yummy!
Posted by: Busy Little Quilter | January 15, 2010 at 09:35 AM
Looks delicious and easy! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Jennifer | January 15, 2010 at 09:25 AM
Tina, this looks sooooo delicious.
Barb ♥
Posted by: Barb | January 15, 2010 at 09:12 AM
Tina,
Ok..I'm drooling! I think there is a pineapple upside down cake in my future, most likely tomorrow.
Marilyn (in Dallas)
Posted by: Marilyn | January 15, 2010 at 08:55 AM
Tina~ Isn't it funny how MOMA knows best.
And to think we always say "I won't turn
into my mom". HA HA!! That looks good so
yes I will have to try this. I have a whole
set of cast iron. The skillet was given to
me as a wedding present from my sister for
a husband tamer. She said it works better
than a rolling pin.That was 43 years ago
so it is seasoned for sure. LOL. Your cake is so pretty and in that low light,hmmm~was Milton at work...:O)
Posted by: Elsie | January 15, 2010 at 07:53 AM
My grandma used to make pineapple upside down cake just like that! I always thought it was such a "surprise" when she'd flip it out! It always looked so pretty! I still miss my grandma :-(
Posted by: Francine | January 15, 2010 at 07:39 AM
Tina, There is no better way to make this cake and it always looks so pretty on a footed cake plate. One more thing I always do is add the drained pineapple juice as the liquid in the cake mix, adding water to make the correct amount needed. This doesn't waste the juice and really adds to the flavor of the otherwise rather plain cake mix. Yum, I hear my skillet calling for butter now!!!
Posted by: Judy | January 15, 2010 at 07:30 AM
Tina, I love pineapple upside-down cake and have always used a cast iron skillet too. But alas, I have become lazy and do it in the microwave in about 14 minutes. Still pretty good too.
Posted by: Chris | January 15, 2010 at 06:43 AM
neat trick... I bet it comes out delicious!
Posted by: Paula | January 15, 2010 at 05:45 AM
This looks so good....Kathy
Posted by: Kathy | January 15, 2010 at 04:23 AM
Can you tell me what size pan you used? I have two different sizses. I don't want to use the wrong size and ruin it! Thanks!
Posted by: Sandy McClay | January 15, 2010 at 04:23 AM
Tina you are the best! Thank you for always sharing such wonderful, yummy comfort foods! I have the skillet and must make this!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Hugs,
Maryjane
Posted by: Maryjane | January 15, 2010 at 02:48 AM
Tina!
Can you hear me shouting out in amazement way up here on Bainbridge Island!
THAT LOOKS AMAZING!
I adore anything made in my black iron skillet!
Just spectacular!
You go girl!
And oh does it look cozy in that lamp lit kitchen!
XXOOXX
Posted by: Teresa...Blooming on Bainbridge | January 15, 2010 at 02:01 AM
This looks so wonderful! It reminds me of my Grandma....but she never made it in a skillet. Too bad I'm on a darn diet!
Posted by: Kitty | January 15, 2010 at 12:03 AM
Thanks so much for this, I am going to make it! I saw this on Martha Stewert years ago, I even bought a skillet but then I never made it! I will this weekend...SO easy and SO good! Come say hi :D
Posted by: Julie Harward | January 14, 2010 at 11:49 PM
That's exactly how my mom made her's! Mmmm...so good. I need to make one of these soon!
Thanks for the reminder!
Posted by: Marie | January 14, 2010 at 11:37 PM
Oh perfect for ending a stressful week! :)
Posted by: Michelle | January 14, 2010 at 11:35 PM
Yum! I'll have to try this soon.
Hugs!
Kat
Posted by: Kat | January 14, 2010 at 11:25 PM
Oh Tina, this brings back such
fond and happy memories of my
Momma. She, too, baked hers
in one of her old cast iron
skillets. I have never made
one because my sweet hubby
doesn't like pineapple and it
would be waaaaay too much for
me to eat. I know... I'll just
come over and help you and
Milton eat yours!! heehee!
Becky
Posted by: Becky from Tennessee | January 14, 2010 at 11:14 PM
This makes me want to buy a old iron skillet somewhere~~~maybe ebay! Thank-you for sharing this secret.
Ginger
Posted by: Ginger | January 14, 2010 at 11:07 PM
I have never tried this. Will do this weekend...can't wait!!!
Enjoy!!!
XOXO
Cathy
Posted by: Cathy | January 14, 2010 at 11:01 PM
oh how great to find someone else bakes theirs in an iron skillet. That is how
Momma taught me to make them, the taste is just Delicious.
Molly
Posted by: Marjorie Smith | January 14, 2010 at 10:49 PM