A pineapple upside-down cake cake so good, it steals the show.

A cherry in the center of each pineapple ring adds a whimsical polka-dot sensibility to the cake.

Can You Freeze Pineapple Upside-Down Cake?

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Yes, this cake can be frozen for up to a month and defrosted or warmed before serving.

Ingredients

1/2cupsalted butter, softened

3/4cuppacked light brown sugar

1(20-oz.)

Gradually add brown sugar, beating until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

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Spread mixture evenly in a 9-inch cast-iron skillet.

Gradually add granulated sugar, beating well to combine.

Stir together flour and salt in a separate bowl.

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Gently fold egg whites into batter.

Bake cake:

Spoon batter evenly over pineapple and cherries in skillet.

Bake in until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes.

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Cool cake in skillet 30 minutes.

Flip cake:

Invert cake onto a serving plate.

Properly whipped egg whites help the cake to rise and turn fluffy and tender while baking.

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you’re able to add 1 tsp.

baking powder if you wish.

The cake will be more dense, and you should use a 10-inch cast-iron skillet for the extra rise.

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The parchment should pull off cleanly after the cake has been inverted.

The beauty of canned pineapple is that its precooked.

When baked in an upside-down cake, it caramelizes more quickly and deeply.

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If using fresh pineapple, slice thinly and even precook lightly for a similar effect.

Then, flip it onto a platter or cutting board, and gently lift away the skillet.

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Southern Living Pineapple Upside Down Cake beating the egg whites

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Southern Living Pineapple Upside Down Cake folding the egg whites into the batter

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Southern Living Pineapple Upside Down Cake adding the batter to the pan

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Southern Living Pineapple Upside Down Cake in the pan after baking

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Southern Living Pineapple Upside Down Cake turned out of the pan onto a serving plate

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