Pineapple Upside-Down Cheesecake Cake
Pineapple Upside-Down Cheesecake Cake combines caramelized brown sugar pineapple with moist vanilla cake and a creamy cheesecake layer for a stunning, crowd-pleasing dessert. This impressive yet approachable treat is perfect for celebrations or special gatherings.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 can (20 oz) sliced pineapple in juice, drained
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter and brown sugar. Pour evenly into a 9-inch round cake pan and spread to coat the bottom. Arrange the drained pineapple slices over the mixture.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour and baking powder to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped cream until light and fully incorporated.
- Pour the cake batter evenly over the pineapple layer. Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the batter and carefully spread it evenly.
- Bake for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes. Run a knife around the edges, then carefully invert onto a serving plate so the pineapple layer is on top. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Add shredded coconut to the batter or sprinkle on top for a tropical variation.
- Place maraschino cherries in the center of each pineapple ring for a classic presentation.
- Substitute part of the milk with coconut milk for richer flavor.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze wrapped slices for up to 2 months and thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
