Friday, April 11, 2014

Carrot - Pineapple Upside-down Cake

Prep / Total time : 1 Hour, 15 Minutes         Makes 8 servings

Upgrade your classic Pineapple Upside-Down Cake by adding this unique twist: Carrot Cake. Our users loved the easy prep and the huge hit the dessert was with their families

1/4                cup butter
2/3               cup firmly packed brown sugar
1                  (20-oz.) can pineapple slices in juice, drained
7                  maraschino cherries (without stems)
1                  cup granulated sugar
1/2               cup vegetable oil 
2                  large eggs 
1                  cup all-purpose flour
1                  teaspoon baking powder
1                  teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4               teaspoon baking soda
1/2               teaspoon salt
1-1/2            cups grated carrots
1/2               cup finely chopped pecans
 
 

1.           Preheat oven to 350°. Melt butter in a lightly greased 10-inch cast-iron skillet or a 9-inch round cake pan (with sides that are at least 2 inches high) over low heat. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Arrange 7 pineapple slices in a single layer over brown sugar, reserving remaining pineapple slices for another use. Place 1 cherry in center of each pineapple slice.
2.           Beat granulated sugar, oil, and eggs at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended. Combine flour and next 4 ingredients; gradually add to sugar mixture, beating at low speed just until blended. Stir in carrots and pecans. Spoon batter over pineapple slices.
3.          Bake at 350° for 45 to 50 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in skillet on a wire rack 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of cake to loosen. Invert cake onto a serving plate, spooning any topping in skillet over cake.
 
 

12 comments:

  1. Happy Friday, Nee!!!
    Oh I love Pineapple Upside Down Cake and oh how I adore Carrot Cake too!!! Two cakes in one, oh yum!!! GREAT idea Nee, I bet it tastes dee...li...cious!!! Thank you so much for sharing...

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    1. Happy Friday back atcha , I was in doubt how it would taste , but this is my 4th one . It's delicious and moist . As you know this is my girls creations . They say oh mama just put your favorite foods together . Thanks for stopping by :)

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  2. Good Morning, Nee....I just had breakfast, but I could go for one slice of this beautiful cake right now! I love Pineapple Upside Down Cake, especially when it is gooey and crunchy like yours is! I love the idea of kicking it up by using a carrot cake base. I will have to make this soon. A true classic! Thanks for sharing...Blessings, Dottie :)

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    1. Good evening Dottie , I made this cake for dinner yesterday (Thursday) none is left ;-D . It's gooey and very moist and I think you will like it with your morning tea or coffee . Thanks for stopping by ... Blessing Nee:)

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  3. hi nee, i've never made a pineapple upside down cake before, only tried apple ones. An upside down and a carrot cake, unique it seems and looks pretty!

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    1. Hi Lena , if you like pineapple , you will love this cake . Thanks for stopping by :)

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  4. This sounds scrumptious, Nee! We love carrot cake, and pineapple upside down cake is a hit, too. This has to be a hit here!

    I enjoy your comments on my blog. I hope you are able to take a trip to see historical sights this summer!

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  5. Hi Nellie , this cake came about when my kids couldn't decide on what kind of cake , carrot or pineapple upside down , the girls said lets put them together , oldest boy said good idea , the youngest boy (5) said hmm hmm good , that kid loves anything sweet ;-D thanks for stopping by :)

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  6. Dear Nee, What a great combo and looks delicious! Blessings dear. Catherine xo

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    1. Hi Catherine , The flavors works well together . Thanks for stopping by :)

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  7. What an interesting recipe! I have never heard of pineapple upside down carrot cake! Looks very delicious.

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    1. Hi Medeja , living in my house with 4 kids , I get advice on everything ;-D , thanks for stopping by :)

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