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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Breads and Cakes » Pineapple And Coconut Upside Down Cake

    Pineapple and Coconut Upside Down Cake

    Jun 16, 2011 · Modified: Jul 15, 2021 by Erica Dinho · 17 Comments

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    Pineapple and Coconut Upside Down Cake

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 17 votes
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 stick unsalted butter
    • ¾ cup light brown sugar
    • 1 can 20 oz of pineapple slices with juice
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoons baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 stick unsalted butter softened
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon coconut extract
    • ½ cup unsweetened pineapple juice
    • ½ cup cream of coconut

    Instructions
     

    • Position a rack in the middle of an oven and preheat to 350°F. Lightly butter the sides of a cake pan.
    • To make the topping: Heat a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the butter and sugar, cook stirring occasionally, until itu2019s browned, about 5 minutes.
    • Pour the butter-sugar mixture into the cake pan. Using a rubber spatula, spread the mixture out so it to covers the bottom of the pan.
    • Arrange pineapple slices evenly. Press the slices into the butter-sugar mixture.
    • To make the cake: Using a sieve over a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
    • In a large bowl with a hand-held electric mixer, combine the butter and sugar and mix at a low speed until just incorporated. Raise the speed to high and mix until light and fluffy, about 10 minutes.u2028(Occasionally turn the mixer off, and scrape the sides of the bowl down with a rubber spatula.)
    • Add the eggs one at time, waiting for each one to be fully incorporated before adding the next.
    • Reduce the speed of the mixer to low. Add the flour mixture, coconut extract, pineapple juice and cream of coconut. Raise the speed to medium and mix briefly until a smooth batter is formed.
    • Pour the batter over the pineapple layer, distributing evenly. Bake the cake, rotating the pan once during cooking, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cakes comes out clean, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Remove the cake from the oven and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
    • Run a knife around the edge of the pan to release the cake. Carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate.
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    I find upside down cakes to be one of the most wonderful cakes. They are very easy to make and they look fantastic.

    The combo of pineapple and coconut is a marriage made in heaven. This cake might be one of the most delicious cakes I've ever made.

    Buen provecho!

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    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. Simply Life

      June 16, 2011 at 8:40 am

      5 stars
      pineapple and coconut go so well together!

      Reply
    2. Jeannie

      June 16, 2011 at 10:34 am

      5 stars
      I have baked a pineapply upside down cake before but not with the coconut mixed in...great idea! I must try that soon!

      Reply
    3. Diana Lopez

      June 16, 2011 at 10:54 am

      5 stars
      I've always made pineapple upside down cake for my mom because she loves it. I'm planning on making this in a couple of weeks to surprise her from her trip back from Colombia and will definitely post a review. Yum!

      Reply
    4. gloria

      June 16, 2011 at 1:12 pm

      5 stars
      Erica I love píneapples and this look amazing! gloria

      Reply
    5. Belinda @zomppa

      June 16, 2011 at 1:33 pm

      5 stars
      You're right - perfect combination!

      Reply
    6. Faith

      June 17, 2011 at 8:41 am

      5 stars
      Your cake looks perfect, Erica! This is one cake I would love to try!

      Reply
    7. Clemen W

      June 17, 2011 at 9:48 am

      5 stars
      I have prepared this cake before, but never thought about adding coconut. I will prepare it tomorrow. I will let you know how it turn out. 🙂

      Reply
    8. pierre

      June 18, 2011 at 6:02 am

      5 stars
      il ove these upside down cakes very popular in France !!Bravo Pierre

      Reply
    9. Sarah Naveen

      June 21, 2011 at 12:07 pm

      5 stars
      That looks so delicious Erica..drool!!!

      Reply
    10. Juliana

      June 21, 2011 at 5:52 pm

      5 stars
      Erica, nice looking cake...like the idea of coconut with the pineapple...like pina colada. Beautifully done.
      Hope you are having a great week 🙂

      Reply
    11. Paula @ Cookware Cooking

      June 22, 2011 at 12:48 pm

      5 stars
      Beautiful presentation! Pineapple upside down cake is heaven, more so with the addition of coconut!

      Reply
    12. grace

      June 24, 2011 at 3:18 am

      5 stars
      pineapple upside down cake is a favorite, and you've only enhanced it by adding coconut. very nice cake, erica!

      Reply
    13. Clemen W

      June 26, 2011 at 1:48 pm

      5 stars
      Hola Erica,
      I did cook the cake. I just published your recipe on my Mixing Bowl group. I did add your website, so people find out from where the recipe comes. Here it is the link - mixingbowl.com/message/recipe/view.castle?g=736326&m=17592831 so you can see the picture of my cake 🙂
      Thank you again for the recipe. All my friends loved it!!!!

      Reply
    14. norma

      July 11, 2011 at 1:08 pm

      5 stars
      I have made it before for adults calling it my Pina Colada Cake and adding rum to the brown sugar for coating bottom of pan....

      Reply
    15. Claudia

      January 07, 2016 at 11:20 pm

      5 stars
      Call me crazy but do you know the calorie count on a slice of this cake?

      Reply
    16. Melanie Scalera

      March 18, 2021 at 9:19 pm

      5 stars
      What size cake pan do you use?

      Reply
    17. Mary Boone

      August 01, 2022 at 2:15 pm

      5 stars
      I always appreciate when someone has actually MADE the cake before they review, so I have waited until we tasted this recipe. The cake is moist and flavorful. I was glad it's not a sickeningly sweet recipe - it's perfect! It is a beautiful cake, as well, but the flavors are perfect. The recipe wasn't clear to me when it called for pineapple slices with juice. I wasn't sure about pouring the juice in the pan after I put the slices in the brown sugar mixture. I just pulled out the slices from the can (and didn't shake off liquid). There was plenty of moisture without adding the juice that was left in the can, if anyone has questions about that. The cake pan size also wasn't mentioned. I used a 9 inch round pan with tall sides, and I needed the entire height of the pan. Fantastic cake and I will make it again!

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