Upside down cake recipes don’t have to repeat the same old standard pineapple flavor every single time. Instead, try infusing other fruity flavors into this fun and stylish type of cake. You’ll bask in awe as you flip over your final creations to reveal a perfectly coated top full of colors and incredible flavors. Maybe the winter flavors of cranberry and pineapple will call to you. Or, you’ll choose something a little more warming like the combination of bananas, raisins, and ginger. No matter what you bake, get ready to serve up a mouthful of luscious moist cake and tangy touches. The best part is we keep all these recipes simple to apply to any level of baker from beginner to professional.
Easy and Creative Upside Down Cake Recipes
Pecan Pie Upside Down Cake
We’re sure you’re used to serving pecan pie but what about a Pecan Pie Upside Down Cake? This spice cake base is accompanied by a candied pecan topping that’ll have you putting the pie on hold. It’s an elegant dessert choice that also takes advantage of a bundt cake pan.
Cranberry Pineapple Upside Down Cake
If you wish to stick with the classic style of a pineapple upside down cake, we still have a way for you to try a little something new. We use cranberries in addition to pineapple for a blast of tropical sweetness and a bit of winter tartness. This recipe also uses store-bought ingredients to make each step a breeze.
Spiced Cherry Upside Down Cake
Everyone can become a star baker after flipping over this upside down cake to reveal beautifully caramelized cherries covering the entire top of the cake. We recommend using both sweet and tart cherries for the perfect flavor combination. You can even use frozen cherries from the grocery store’s freezer case in case you end up making this cake last minute.
Ginger Pear Upside-Down Cake
Who knew pears and ginger together could be so good? The sweetness of the pears compliments the heat of ginger in this upside down cake. For this recipe, you’ll make it in a cast iron skillet for a rustic look and crispy, syrupy topping. Plus, serving this cake warm only makes it better.
Easy Upside Down Fruitcake
We know fruitcake is a hot topic around the holidays but we promise even the haters will enjoy this version. Instead of the plasticky bits of candied fruit you see in most varieties, we use high-quality dried fruits for a wonderful texture and a delicious flavor. A bit of Amaretto di Saronno added near the end places a boozy finish on this holiday classic.
Banana Raisin Ginger Upside Down Cake
Part banana bread, part upside down cake, and entirely delicious. Made in a loaf pan, our Banana Raisin Ginger Upside Down Cake is reminiscent of a bananas foster dessert. Perfect it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side and be transported back to the good days of the 1970s.
Story by Kylie Thomas
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