Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake is a classic American dessert where caramelized pineapple rings and maraschino cherries are baked at the bottom of a pan, then inverted so they become the glossy, decorative top over a moist yellow cake. It typically features ingredients like butter, brown sugar, pineapple, cherries, and a simple cake batter. The dish is a staple of mid-20th century American home baking.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This cake is high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from sugar, butter, and refined flour, with very little protein. A typical slice provides a significant calorie boost, roughly in the 350-450 calorie range, and offers minimal essential nutrients beyond quick energy.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Carbs | 55 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 38 g |
| Sodium | 280 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Vitamin A | 70 IU |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 50 mg |
Per 1 slice (113 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the cake became an icon of 1950s American entertaining and was famously popularized by the Dole Pineapple Company to promote canned pineapple. Its unique 'upside-down' baking method is a clever, practical technique that creates a built-in caramel topping without extra steps.
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