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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nYou simply cannot go wrong with it. It comes out like a work of art every single time. Unless<\/em> you\u2019re like me and too impatient to let it cool. Then you have to pray to the gods of twine to not let the cake crack completely before you\u2019re done taking all the pictures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, if you see a twine peeking out in the photos, please just ignore it. I consider it a testament to a truly homemade cake. One that turned out lovely, and delicious. Ultimately, that\u2019s what matters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The recipe stands the test of time and is rather easy to make. And even though it\u2019s vegan, the cake rises incredibly well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The key to getting the glistening, golden top in an upside-down cake is sugar. As the cake bakes, the sugar caramelizes, bubbles up around the edges, and gives the top a glazed look. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As ever, I advise keeping an eye out because all ovens are different and temperatures vary, which will affect your baking time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once the cake is baked, don\u2019t be in a rush to flip it. Let it cool completely and give the sugar and fruit juices time to trickle down the cake crumb. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Turn the cake before it cools, and you get cracks like mine. But even if it does split, don\u2019t worry. It would taste just as good. <\/p>\n\n\n\n After you\u2019ve carefully flipped the cake and taken it out of the pan, you can crown it with maraschino cherries<\/strong>. That\u2019s the traditional way to garnish an upside-down pineapple cake \u2013 a cherry sitting at the center of each pineapple ring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019m not a fan of these cherries. So, I topped it with a handful of pomegranate arils and chopped pistachios<\/strong>, giving the cake a pop of color. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I had no qualms using canned<\/strong> pineapples<\/strong>. They save time and enable me to bake the cake any time of the year. I would advise looking for pineapples immersed in water or fruit juices<\/strong> instead of sugar syrup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course, you can use fresh pineapples<\/strong> and make the extra effort to remove the core and cut them in the required shape and size. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Rinse <\/strong>the tinned pineapple slices thoroughly. Drain<\/strong> them and then pat<\/strong> them dry<\/strong> before placing them on the baking pan bottom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019ve still not been able to get my hands on raw sugar<\/strong>, which is the healthier option. So, my recipe relied on regular white sugar<\/strong>. You can use any or for a more caramelly flavor; try coconut sugar.<\/strong> Even cane sugar<\/strong> is a good choice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For my orange upside-down cake<\/a>, the recipe I adapted for this cake, I used olive oil<\/strong>. So, that\u2019s one option. But any neutral vegetable oil<\/strong> will work like a charm here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Upside-down cakes are not restricted to tropical fruit. You can try them with any fruit from <\/strong>oranges<\/strong><\/a> to <\/strong>plums<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n As with all my bakes, the pineapple upside-down cake is not overly sweet. The tartness of lemon zest balances the sweet-tanginess of the caramelized, gooey fruit. And you can always up the amount of zest and make the taste sharper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Although my family wolfed down the spongy, luscious cake as-is, I recommend serving it with a scoop of ice cream to make the most of its tangy flavor!<\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019d love to hear from you! Please tag me on Instagram @tashasartisanfoods<\/a>, using the hashtag #tashasartisanfoods. You can also FOLLOW ME on INSTAGRAM<\/a>, PINTEREST<\/a> for more fabulous recipes! Do subscribe to Tasha\u2019s Artisan Foods<\/a> so you\u2019ll never miss a recipe!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n![\"Pineapple](\"https:\/\/www.tashasartisanfoods.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake-3-774x1024.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow to make pineapple upside-down cake?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nVariations of pineapple upside-down cake recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to avoid a soggy pineapple upside-down cake?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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What is a good substitute for coconut oil in the cake?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What fruit I can use for upside-down cake?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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