Trisha Yearwood's Pineapple Upside Down Cake - Recipe Diaries (2024)

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Is it better to make pineapple upside-down cake the day before? ›

You can prepare up to the point of baking, then cover and refrigerate up to 2 days before baking. You can prepare and bake completely, but leave it in the pan. Cool to room temperature, cover and refrigerate for 3 days or freeze up to 3 days.

To prevent a soggy pineapple upside down cake, be sure to blot any excess liquid from your pineapples, and avoid using any additional juice or liquid than the recipe calls for in the cake.

Store pineapple upside-down cake covered in the refrigerator to retain the texture and moistness as much as possible and enjoy it within 2 or 3 days.

In order to keep the fruit in place and protect the caramel from sticking, line the bottom of the pan with parchment. A smooth stovetop caramel is also key to the perfect upside-down cake.

Remove cake from the oven and cool on a wire rack for just 20 minutes. Invert the slightly cooled cake onto a cake stand or serving plate. Some of the juices from the topping will seep over the sides—that's ok. You can slice and serve the cake warm, but the slices will be messy.

If you're looking for a substitute for maraschino cherries in a pineapple upside-down cake, fresh cherries or other preserved cherries can work well. Even raspberries, blackberries, or small halved strawberries could work.

Cast iron may not be on the ingredient list for your upside-down cake, but it's the perfect piece of cookware to experiment with this classic dessert.

Can Dogs Eat Pineapple Cake? You shouldn't share pineapple cake with your dog. Although pineapple itself is healthy, pineapple cake has too much sugar for your dog and could make them sick. There's also the risk of additional ingredients that are toxic to dogs, like nutmeg or xylitol.

How to Store Pineapple Upside-Down Cake. You can store pineapple upside-down cake at room temperature in an airtight container for 1-2 days. In the refrigerator, it will last up to four days.

Can you use parchment paper for pineapple upside down cake? ›

Cut out a circle of parchment or wax paper and place it in the bottom of a 9 x 2-inch round cake pan. Lightly butter the sides of the pan. To make the topping: Heat a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the butter and cook, stirring occasionally, until it's browned and has a nutty aroma, about 5 minutes.

Unlike storing it in the refrigerator, freezing a cake is actually a wonderful way to keep it fresh, particularly for longer periods. This will work for both unfrosted and fully frosted cakes. If your cake is in a bakery box, simply wrap the box in two layers of plastic wrap and store it in the freezer just like that.

Why? Until the cake is completely cooled, its spongy structure hasn't set. Flipping it upside down makes sure it doesn't collapse during that process. Some angel food cake pans have feet so you can just flip the pan over and let it cool.

We say: Whether popping the cake back in a preheated oven, or placing it back in a cold oven with a pan of hot water underneath it, using heat is a commonly cited trick. Heat can help loosen the cake from the pan, and liquify the fats you greased the pan in, to help the cake slip out of the pan.

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How to Store Pineapple Upside-Down Cake. You can store pineapple upside-down cake at room temperature in an airtight container for 1-2 days. In the refrigerator, it will last up to four days.

tronzo last month revealed that the best way to make sure your pineapple is extra juicy and sweet is to store it upside down. Austin explains in the video that the best way to make your pineapple ripen faster is to remove the spiky leaves at the top with a twisting motion, then flip the pineapple on its head.

Make ahead: After baking, leave the cake in pan. Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate; aim to enjoy within 4 days. When you're ready to share the Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, reheat it in a 375-degree oven until warmed, about 4 minutes.