Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Vegetarian
Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside Down Cake
90 min.
9
277kcal

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Indulge in a delightful twist on a classic dessert with this Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside Down Cake! Perfect for those who follow a gluten-free diet, this cake is not only vegetarian but also bursting with tropical flavors that will transport your taste buds to a sunny paradise. With its golden-brown caramelized topping of sweet pineapple and vibrant maraschino cherries, this cake is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate.

Imagine the aroma of butter and brown sugar wafting through your kitchen as you prepare this scrumptious treat. The combination of the moist, fluffy cake and the luscious fruit topping creates a harmonious balance of sweetness and texture that is simply irresistible. Whether you're hosting a gathering, celebrating a special occasion, or just treating yourself to something special, this cake is sure to impress your family and friends.

Ready in just 90 minutes, this dessert serves nine and is perfect for sharing. Each slice is a delightful blend of flavors, with a caloric count of 277 kcal per serving, making it a guilt-free indulgence. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a show-stopping dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Your journey to baking perfection starts here!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup butter 
  • 0.7 cup brown sugar packed
  • tablespoons plus light
  • slices pineapple rings drained (from 16-oz can)
  •  maraschino cherries drained
  • 15 oz betty crocker's cake mix gluten free yellow
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • 0.7 cup water 
  • teaspoons vanilla extract pure
  •  eggs 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. In 9-inch square pan, melt 1/4 cup butter in oven. Stir in brown sugar and corn syrup; spread evenly in pan. Arrange pineapple slices on brown sugar mixture.
  2. Place cherry in center of each pineapple slice.
  3. In large bowl, beat cake mix, 1/2 cup butter, water, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
  4. Pour batter over pineapple and cherries.
  5. Bake 38 to 43 minutes or until surface is golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately run knife around side of pan to loosen cake.
  6. Place heatproof serving plate upside down onto pan; turn plate and pan over. Leave pan over cake 5 minutes so brown sugar topping can drizzle over cake.
  7. Remove pan; cool 30 minutes.
  8. Serve warm or cool. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories277kcal
Protein3.28%
Fat53.33%
Carbs43.39%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.22
Glycemic Load
0.72
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
3.6369565414346%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:276.78kcal
13.84%
Fat:16.82g
25.87%
Saturated Fat:10.19g
63.68%
Carbohydrates:30.78g
10.26%
Net Carbohydrates:29.9g
10.87%
Sugar:29.67g
32.96%
Cholesterol:95.23mg
31.74%
Sodium:151.77mg
6.6%
Alcohol:0.31g
100%
Alcohol %:0.21%
100%
Protein:2.33g
4.65%
Vitamin A:582.18IU
11.64%
Selenium:5.16µg
7.37%
Vitamin C:5.26mg
6.38%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.06%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.46%
Copper:0.09mg
4.44%
Vitamin E:0.61mg
4.04%
Calcium:39.2mg
3.92%
Phosphorus:38.36mg
3.84%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.73%
Fiber:0.89g
3.55%
Potassium:118.31mg
3.38%
Magnesium:12.54mg
3.13%
Iron:0.56mg
3.09%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.71%
Vitamin B5:0.27mg
2.7%
Folate:10.42µg
2.61%
Zinc:0.3mg
2.03%
Vitamin D:0.29µg
1.96%
Vitamin K:1.84µg
1.75%