The BEST Pineapple Upside Down Cake 

Some notes from my mom: Add melted butter to pan and wait for it to partly cool, this allows you to evenly coat the sides with brown sugar as well; for maraschino cherries always cut them in half; for every half pineapple ring on the sides, add another half ring upside-down directly next to it; only place cherry halves in the center of pineapple rings; replace the milk with 1/2 Half 'n Half and 1/2 pineapple juice.

I’ve made this cake for years and it’s a VERY forgiving recipe! Sometimes (not very often, but sometimes!) I separate the eggs, add the egg yolks and then whips the egg whites to soft peaks and work them into the at the end - it makes for a very light, delicious crumb and the cake rises so beautifully! Sometimes I use a little pineapple juice from the can instead milk/water - a couple tablespoonfuls do the trick! - and the cake has a lovely pineapple’y taste to it. Sometimes if I don’t have maraschino cherries, I’ll put pecan halves in the pineapple ring, and it comes out so pretty! Sometimes I serve with with whipped cream, sometimes with ice cream, but either way, it’s fabulous! Don’t forget to make a pot of coffee and everyone will love coming to YOUR house for cake and coffee after you’ve all been out for an event! You just can’t go wrong adding pineapple upside down cake to your “dessert repertoire” - it’s easy, quick, makes a pretty presentation, and like I said.... so many lovely options!

My mom taught us to use the pineapple juice as one of the liquids in the batter😊😊

Pineapple upside down cake and carrot cake are my favorites!

John! Could you please come out with merch? I want an apron that says “whisk whisk whisk”

My grandma really loves this cake. I'm gonna make her one to cheer her up. In my country we are having a 3rd wave of COVID-19, and even with vaccines, that virus is hitting us hard. Please, take care of your love ones, and be safe. Sorry for my lack of vocabulary and my bad use of Grammar, still learning English.

Hey you jus gave me a great idea of putting the pineapple juice in my jasmine rice served with orange chicken. Thank you 🍍

It's Easter Sunday. I'm alone this year. I didn't plan on cooking bc it was just me lol. But I woke up and had a craving for pineapple upside down cake. Never cared for it before lol. Got my 50's music on and making a cake for 1 💜 Happy Easter!

I like how he's using the hand mixer more often!

At 51 years old, I finally started cooking/baking. Never had an interest until now... Last week, I tried a recipe I found online on Pineapple Upside cake and the cake didn't turn out so great. My second attempt, I tried your recipe and (even forgetting to add the vanilla) the cake turned out SO AMAZING! Thank you so much for your great video and I can't wait to try your other desserts! It's channels like yours and how you explain the process that makes baking actually fun. : )

I've always put the juice into the cake batter, just like my mom did! And take a little sip for myself, so delicious!

The world doesn't deserve the wholesomeness that is John.

I have never baked a cake in my life and this came out perfect! I was nervous about the melted sugar ruining the cake like some of the comments stated but then I remembered that the sugar will harden. I let the cake cool for 15 minutes as instructed and guess what no melted sugar issue when I flipped the cake! It was perfect. So for those of you who are new to baking like myself jus' follow his instructions and you will be fine. And remember, the sugar on the "top" of the cake will melt while it's baking but it will harden after you take it out of the oven, jus' leave it to sit for about 15 minutes but don't let it sit too long in the pan or it may stick to the pan. Oh and I did include a little of the pineapple juice like some of the comments suggested, about 3 tablespoons.

This was the first cake I ever baked. Aged 11 at Secondary School.

Cream enough brown sugar and butter to spread about 1/8" thick on 8 slices of white bread. Butter an 8" pie plate if you wish. Cut pie-shaped wedges from each slice of bread. Crumb the edges into the pie plate. Cover with small can of drained crushed pineapple. Put pie-shaped bread on top, buttered side up. BAke in a 359 F oven until topping bubbles. Cool and serve with ice cream or whipped cream. Mom did this one evening when she needed an unexpected dessert. Really good.

Aaaah ese volteado de piña se ve tan delicioso!!!

this was my Grandma's favorite. my favorite is black forest cake.

I love how you explain WHY things are done a certain way. I get a good education watching your videos

I made pineapple upside down cake two weeks ago John! It’s literally one of my most favorite cakes ever! I will definitely try this recipe next time I make it. Thanks John, the cake looks so good! 😋

I made this for my grandpa. I followed the instructions like it recommends. I am allergic to pineapple but I did try the cake that I trimmed off the bottom to make it flat and it is a good base cake recipe for other flavors as well.

I use the pineapple juice as the liquid for my cake

I have just baked this cake and I sort of regret is. It was the best cake I have ever eaten my wife and I ate half of in in one sitting 🙈

When john gets his little Clark Kent curl going on i get so distracted that Idk what he's baking anymore. 🤤

I really LOVE watching you bake. So relaxing ...plus, love all of your baking tips.

Thanks for the smiles.

Gabby needed this video when she was trying to make this!

Just made for my husband’s birthday and it was a huge success! Thank you ❤

I made this. My first ever cake from scratch that came out perfect !!! 🥰 instead of the cherries I used the wild wine berries my daughter and wife picked. I can't to make it again

I’ve used your recipe many times and people seem to love it every single time. Thank you for sharing your recipe 😊

watching from Sri Lanka. nice❤️ superb recipe👌👌👌

Made this for my son-in-law and he was hooked. Thank you.

I made this a couple of months ago, it doesn’t even need the sugar and pineapples , it’s fantastic by itself. Best cake ever! I’m going to make this again .

I just made these but used fresh peaches instead of pnpls AND OMG IT WAS SOOO GOODDDD. The cake was so moist and fluffy fr don’t hesitate, just BAKE IT

This is the prettiest pineapple upside-down cake I have ever seen. What took it to the highest level is *lining the sides* with pineapple. Great thinking! Makes every bite delicious with pineapple. Lavish use of cherries amps the pretty. Great job! I am planning on making this for my husband. Thank you!

I made this cake last night and it was divine! The cake batter is like homemade angel food cake. Light and fluffy and moist. Amazing.

Hi, I have learnt all baking recipes for you and am your big fan from India🇮🇳 😄

I'm going to make this for mother's day!

I just subscribed. Loved most of your videos. Look Great and will try to make them. And I from India. I am your fan.

Making this cake today! I love your recipes, they are easy, doable for a family that is busy and they all taste so amazing. Thank you for sharing!

This upside-down pineapple cake looks like one of the most lush and delicious recipes with your twist on it 👌 Yum!

Definitely make it on my husband’s birthday

I definitely use my pineapple juice for cocktails 🍸 😋 lol

I love pineapple upside down cake.

I like all your videos

My favorite cake this way. Also, I love how absolutely real you are in the kitchen. And yes, my hair falls down when I’m trying to mix stuff too.

I make this cake in a cast iron skillet. The fruit caramelizes and is so beautiful and delicious!

By the by, my grandmothers favourite cake was the pineapple upside down.!!!

Thanks John, this is one of my favourite desserts, not too many places make it. I had to preorder when I have a craving! LOVE all your recipes!! You are amazing!!

Thanks John! This is a well instructed homemade pineapple upside down cake recipe. Perfect measurements using a scale and excellent demonstration. In the oven the cake expanded to the very top without spilling over the rim. Delish and a beautiful presentation!

Made this cake for the first time today. I’ve never made upside pineapple cake before (never even tried it before), and gotta say it was incredible. First time tried maraschino cherries too and while they were a bit too sweet, it matched with the pineapples perfectly. Everyone loved it and it was gone in minutes. Definitely will be making it again ❤️

Made this cake today it came out soft and tasty and yummy

My favorite cake other than my pound cake. You make it like my Mama Mia did. Thanks for the memory.

Watching your video at home in Berlin. I tried this recipe and my friends and I love it! thanx John.

I made it tonight. My husband was so impressed. A crowd pleaser for sure. I used ripe pineapple. Took 55 minutes to bake but it is heavenly good!!!!! I can’t stop eating it and that is the bad part about it. Thank you 🙏

My husband loves this cake , which I have in the oven .

Hi I tried this recipe and it is sooo delicious. My husband and kids loved it ❤ thank you!!

It came out perfect! Very fluffy and perfectly sweet.

Perfection is ur identity.... I have seen many recipes... But yours is outstanding... God bless u ... I really like u john.... Plz visit karachi, Pakistan....

I'm making it this week end. AWESOME!!!

I make pineapple upside down cake today so good thank you

Thank you! I’m making the love of my life this cake for his birthday.

So glad you mentioned Luxardo Cherries.

John, your recipes never disappoint! I just made this and it came out amazing. The texture was perfectly light and fluffy; I’m guessing because of the sour cream addition. It’s such a relief when I’m looking up a recipe and you have a RU-vid for it. I can always count on it!

I love pineapple upside down cake!! I never knew to pat the moisture out of the pineapple. When you do it it makes sense. And your family is held together by LOVE!!!!!

Ohhh mannn.... one if my FAVORITE cakes by one of my FAVORITE bakers!!!🤩🤩🤩🤤🤤🤤

John, I almost make your peach cake every week ..my family loves it so much.. I tried your madeleines and it came out just delicious and looks gorgeous.. keep you recipes coming please ..thank you so much

This is my favorite cake 🎂 파인애플 🍍 🍍 good 👍

I like to watch the video first and then comment

Easy to follow instructions , no "fluffing around" , pleasant to look at for both cake and presenter

I watched this video and immediately made the cake! Really good recipe, not too sweet, and the cake is tender and light as a cloud. Big hit with the family! John, I sincerely appreciate the clarity of your recipes, the additional notes, and of course, your inspiring videos! You are awesome. 😄💕👏

That was my Dad’s favorite cake, my Aunt makes it every year on his birthday in his memory. He would say the exact same thing “it melts in your mouth”, 😢💕

I made this cake earlier for new years eve and it turned out perfect and delicious! My family loved it.

It's always interesting so see that you (and all the American cooking channels I follow) mix up the wet and the dry ingredients separately. Over here, we would mix the butter until it's fluffy, then add sugar and vanilla sugar (no such thing as vanilla essence over here) - mix - then the eggs - mix and then the flour, baking soda and salt.

The best recipe ever!! And so pretty!❤

Its Delicious

I made this cake and followed your instructions exactly. I cooked it in the instant pot. IT CAME OUT LIGHT, FLUFFY AND DELICIOUS!!! TY

Just made this and it was perfect! Thanks for doing what you do!!❤

This is one of my favourite cakes 🎂 Greetings from Scotland ♥️ Have a wonderful day everyone 🌻

I make it in a cast iron skillet. I also use the pineapple juice in the cake batter. So good.

This is my favorite cake. And I finally found the perfect recipe thanks John

I'm so glad I found this channel. I'm learning how to make some really yummy things. I have never been a good cook before.

You have goods ideas when u make those recipes. Keep it up!

I love this cake I made it for my husband he loved,thank you so much

When I was growing up I had the cooking channel and food network. I admired those chef's and still do till this day. Now my daughter enjoys recipes just like I did except she watches her chef's on RU-vid. She loves your channel and I know she'll remember you when she's older just like I did from the shows I used to watch. Thank you for sharing 😁

Yum yum my favorite cake ever.

gonna try this next week!

I am making this now! I love Pineapple upside down cake. So easy. Looking forward to it with my coffee.

Thank you for sharing your recipe with us looks delicious.

I just made this and it is sooooo scrumptious! I will be making this again...and again...and again! I didn't have sour cream so I used plain yogurt.

My grandma used to add chopped pecans to the brown sugar mixture. Amazing! 😋

I could say that baking any recipe you upload is the thing that keeps myself glued together 🤣🤣🤣

Pineapple upside down cake is one of my favorite recipes. The cake looks so yummy 😋.

Oh my God, John is absolutely amazing,i love all of his baking videos, i learned a lot from him.

I'm making this cake for Easter, and the pineapple juice is PERFECT for making hawaiian rolls with :) they're very synergistic recipes

Pineapple upside down cake has always been a favorite!! Yummy

I use Morello Cherries when I make my pineapple upside down cake each year for my daughter's birthday. I will definitely be using your recipe next year (only still using the Morello's ☺️ they're SO GOOD!!)

Made this last night and it was soooo delicious!! I did a bit less white sugar (1/4 cup white sugar) and added 1/2 cup of pineapple juice from the can. So in love with how it turned out! Thank you for the video!

Just wow! Don’t change anything, this recipe it’s perfection as written. I made this cake for my mom she was craving it. Absolutely delicious! Thank you chef.

i just tried your recipe !! 💆🏻‍♀️my god !! its super delicious & amazing 🥰!!! thank you John ! i'll be baking some more this weekend ! xxx

I Love Pineapple upside cake!! So gonna try this recipe. It looks so Delicious!! Yummers.