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Piña Colada Upside-Down Cake

By Lara 35 Comments

There is nothing quite as summery and delicious as when pineapple and coconut come together in a glorious symphony of yumminess! For the past year or so, I have had an idea rolling around in my head to make a cake utilizing these two flavors combined with the “upside-down” concept! I am happy to tell you that I have developed a successful recipe that is light, fluffy, and delicious!

Piña Colada Upside-Down Cake Recipe

For Topping:

1/4 cup of salted organic butter, melted
2/3 cup of light brown sugar
1 – 20 ounce can of Dole pineapple rings (in their own juice)
1/3 cup Mounds, sweetened coconut flakes

For Cake:

1-1/3 cup of all-purpose organic flour
1 cup of granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup Mounds, sweetened coconut flakes
1/3 cup of salted organic butter, softened (room temperature)
3/4 cup of whole, organic milk
1 large organic egg, lightly beaten

I used a 9″ round cake pan, however, you can use a 10″ cast iron pan, 9×9 square pan, or round pan like I did. Cooking times will vary though!

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Start with topping:

Pour melted butter in pan and make sure it is spread evenly.

Then, sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the butter.

Next, sprinkle the coconut flakes over sugar.

Finally, arrange pineapple rings on top of everything. I usually have to cut a few to get them to completely cover the bottom of pan, so be creative in your design!

Set aside.

Now for the cake:

Beat butter and sugar until mixed well.

Add egg, and mix just until combined.

Add milk and coconut flakes.

Finally, add the rest of the dry ingredients (I usually mix flour, baking soda, and salt together before combining with wet), and beat on high with mixer until smooth. (Usually 3-4 minutes)

Pour cake batter over your topping.

Piña Colada Upside-Down Cake

Image on left is what topping will look like before you add the pineapple rings. Image on right is what it looks like when cake batter is poured over topping.

Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until golden brown and when toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Note: if you opt for cast iron pan, you may want to check it after 35-40 minutes.

As soon as you take the cake out of the oven, turn it over (upside down) on to a plate or cake dish. I usually place the plate on top and hold plate and pan together, and then quickly flip. Then, I leave pan for a minute or two before gently lifting off. If a few pieces separate, it is OK, just quickly rearrange. This is a hard cake to mess up! :)

Piña Colada Upside-Down Cake

This is the fabulousness once it has been flipped onto plate! YUM!

Serve warm.

Note: to add an extra oomph factor to your presentation, you can try toasting some coconut and sprinkling on top when serving, or top with whipped cream and toasted coconut for an added touch. However, serving as is, is fantastic, and how I usually do it!

Piña Colada Upside-Down Cake

As you can see, it is such a light and fluffy cake recipe–and oh so good!

Bon Appétit

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Piña Colada Upside-Down Cake
 
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Prep time
20 mins
Cook time
55 mins
1 hour 15 mins
 
There is nothing quite as summery and delicious as when pineapple and coconut come together in a glorious symphony of yumminess!
Author: Adventures of a Traveling Foodie
Recipe type: Dessert - Cake
Serves: 8-10
Ingredients
  • For Topping:
  • ¼ cup of salted organic butter, melted
  • ⅔ cup of light brown sugar
  • 1 - 20 ounce can of Dole pineapple rings (in their own juice)
  • ⅓ cup Mounds, sweetened coconut flakes
  • For Cake:
  • 1-1/3 cup of all-purpose organic flour
  • 1 cup of granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup Mounds, sweetened coconut flakes
  • ⅓ cup of salted organic butter, softened (room temperature)
  • ¾ cup of whole, organic milk
  • 1 large organic egg, lightly beaten
Instructions
  1. I used a 9" round cake pan, however, you can use a 10" cast iron pan, 9x9 square pan, or round pan like I did. Cooking times will vary though!
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  3. Start with topping:
  4. Pour melted butter in pan and make sure it is spread evenly.
  5. Then, sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the butter.
  6. Next, sprinkle the coconut flakes over sugar.
  7. Finally, arrange pineapple rings on top of everything. I usually have to cut a few to get them to completely cover the bottom of pan, so be creative in your design!
  8. Set aside.
  9. Now for the cake:
  10. Beat butter and sugar until mixed well.
  11. Add egg, and mix just until combined.
  12. Add milk and coconut flakes.
  13. Finally, add the rest of the dry ingredients (I usually mix flour, baking soda, and salt together before combining with wet), and beat on high with mixer until smooth. (Usually 3-4 minutes)
  14. Pour cake batter over your topping.
  15. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until golden brown and when toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Note: if you opt for cast iron pan, you may want to check it after 35-40 minutes.
  16. As soon as you take the cake out of the oven, turn it over (upside down) on to a plate or cake dish. I usually place the plate on top and hold plate and pan together, and then quickly flip. Then, I leave pan for a minute or two before gently lifting off. If a few pieces separate, it is OK, just quickly rearrange. This is a hard cake to mess up! :)
  17. Serve warm.
Notes
Try toasting some coconut and sprinkling on top when serving, or top with whipped cream and toasted coconut for an added touch. However, serving as is, is fantastic, and how I usually do it!

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Comments

  1. Mel says

    April 22, 2014 at 1:30 pm

    You’ve got my mouth watering – so yummy!

    Reply
  2. Becca says

    April 22, 2014 at 6:32 pm

    Yum! I might have to try and make a vegan version of this… Sounds delish!

    Reply
  3. Hanan says

    April 22, 2014 at 6:43 pm

    This sounds delicious! I have to try it this Summer.

    Reply
  4. Ashley - Embracing Beauty says

    April 23, 2014 at 12:05 am

    Oooh, sounds so yummy and tropical. :)

    Reply
  5. Michelle says

    April 28, 2014 at 6:44 pm

    Oh my, this sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday!

    Reply
  6. Anya N. says

    July 13, 2014 at 10:51 pm

    I had a bad experience with upsidedown cake that has made me reluctant to try making it again, but this recipe changed my mind!

    Reply
  7. Shannon says

    July 14, 2014 at 6:15 am

    This sounds good! Thank you for sharing your recipe with us all.

    Reply
  8. Sarah L says

    July 19, 2014 at 11:41 pm

    That does look light and fluffy and so yummy. Thanks.

    Reply
  9. Kelly Faber says

    July 25, 2014 at 9:22 pm

    This looks so good that I want to make it now! Coconut Is such a perfect addition to pineapple upside down cake! :) Thank you for sharing! I am definitely going to make this soon!!

    Reply
  10. Raina DelRio says

    July 26, 2014 at 2:41 pm

    This looks so yummy. I have it pinned to my recipe board so I can try it out at my next family function.

    Reply
  11. LynJ says

    July 27, 2014 at 12:03 pm

    This looks incredible!! Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  12. Katie H says

    July 27, 2014 at 8:55 pm

    Oh wow, this looks awesome! Love it!

    Reply
  13. RANDY FULGHAM says

    July 29, 2014 at 9:49 pm

    THIS SOUNDS PRETTY DARN GOOD–THANKS FOR SHARING THIS RECIPE!!

    Reply
  14. Nupur Ghosh says

    July 30, 2014 at 12:00 pm

    This is mouthwatering

    Reply
  15. Dandi D says

    July 30, 2014 at 12:14 pm

    I’ve never really baked with pineapple, but this cake looks really delicious!

    Reply
  16. RICHARD HICKS says

    July 31, 2014 at 6:29 pm

    The cake looks great and I love the name of it. Want to try this one out soon.

    Reply
  17. Dandi D says

    August 8, 2014 at 11:28 am

    Pineapple is one of my favorite fruits, so I think I’d really enjoy this!

    Reply
  18. Linda Manns Linneman says

    August 8, 2014 at 12:42 pm

    I am looking forward to trying this. I love pineapple upside down cake so I know I will really enjoy this cake. Thank you for sharing

    Reply
  19. Diana Vuong says

    August 9, 2014 at 5:25 pm

    Looks yummy! I want to eat some pineapple upside down cake! :-)

    Reply
  20. Tina says

    August 10, 2014 at 10:00 pm

    I love cooking with coconut. this sounds amazing.

    Reply
  21. RICHARD HICKS says

    August 18, 2014 at 4:56 pm

    I wish I could have a slice of this right now! Looks wonderful. Would like to try making this in upcoming weeks.

    Reply
  22. Alicia Arsenault says

    August 18, 2014 at 10:22 pm

    Looks so yummy! I pinned it so I can make this later.

    Reply
  23. Jessica Edwards says

    August 18, 2014 at 11:08 pm

    yummmm, going to try this out!

    Reply
  24. Christina Kelbel says

    September 6, 2014 at 4:36 pm

    This sounds and looks very yummy. I love coconut, will be pinning and trying. Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  25. Mare says

    September 10, 2014 at 9:59 pm

    This looks so delicious and brings back memories of my mothers pineapple upside down cake that was so moist and yummy! Looking forward to trying this.

    Reply
  26. John says

    September 11, 2014 at 11:53 pm

    Wow what a perfect cake to serve with coffee! Gotta make this with my wife!

    Reply
  27. Christina G. says

    September 23, 2014 at 12:49 am

    I haven’t had an upside down cake in years. This recipe looks delicious. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  28. Cathy F. says

    September 24, 2014 at 2:42 am

    That looks so delicious! You know I had to pin that baby! :)

    Reply
  29. robyn donnelly says

    October 16, 2014 at 8:11 am

    It certainly looks good and I like the ingredients. Anything organic is the way I want to go.

    Reply
  30. Adriane says

    October 29, 2014 at 3:35 pm

    Looks beautiful! I really want to try this recipe :)

    Reply
  31. Shelly Johnson says

    October 29, 2014 at 9:58 pm

    This looks delish and my fav, EASY. I have an office pot luck coming up, and this would be so easy to make the night before and warm up the day of.

    Reply
  32. Jane Ritz says

    November 6, 2014 at 9:00 am

    This cake looks wonderful. I will definitely give it a try. Sweets are my weakness.

    Reply
  33. M.Clark says

    November 30, 2014 at 1:50 am

    Yum, adding the coconut really gives it a great flavor, I definitely need to try this one. Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe.

    Reply
  34. krystel says

    November 30, 2014 at 9:00 pm

    never heard of this cake before

    Reply
  35. Tania B says

    December 3, 2014 at 2:51 pm

    I would love this! Pineapple and coconut is one of my fave combos.

    Reply

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