pineapple upside down cake cast iron skillet with rum

I hope you will dust off any notion that this is old or old fashioned. Required fields are marked *. So it stands to reason that pineapple would eventually make its way into a skillet cake — … I just call it good. Old-fashioned, made from scratch in a cast iron skillet, this is the real deal. This top-rated upside-down cake features pineapple slices browned in butter in the bottom of the skillet and then topped with a rich cake batter. Instructions. Place a cherry in the middle of each pineapple slice, and arrange the pecan halves between pineapple slices. Arrange the marinated pineapple rings in the bottom of the pan in a single layer and simmer slowly over low heat in the melted butter and sugar until the cake batter is ready to go into the pan. Serve warm or at room temperature; dollop with whipping cream if desired. Remove the skillet from the heat and light the rum with a long kitchen match. Where's that time machine, I'm ready! In a large bowl, add 1 3/4 sticks butter and the sugar and cream together until pale yellow, about 2 minutes. You know you are welcome...and of course, it meant that I had my favorite on hand too. Grease a 10” skillet by moving the melted butter around to cover sides. My Grandma’s biscuit cutter! Stir in the vanilla and rum. I would suggest slicing the apples thinly and proceed with all other steps as listed. I love making vintage family recipes and get so frustrated by cooks who disparage old recipes. Score! So if this was handed down from a Grandma of mine…well, Luda Vaden it must have been! any suggestion on how to make them work. Arrange the pineapple slices evenly in the pan; place a cherry in the center of each one and fill the center and any other open space with either additional pineapple pieces or pecans. To make enough for my large (12") cast iron skillet I increased each item by 50% and it was still a bit thin; your cake will probably be a bit taller. Our users loved the easy prep and the huge hit the dessert was with their families. The pineapple doesn't have to really cook but your Granny Smith apples will need to soften up, so keeping those slices on the thin side should help.If looking for another change? This is the only recipe I have ever used for pineapple upside-down cake … Add the butter to a 9-inch-round baking pan. I say let's bring back the classics and really celebrate them! also, a tip: i use my very old, well-seasoned, smooth-on-the-inside, cast iron skillet (OMGosh, does it ever work well! Carefully flip over and let sit for a couple of minutes until it releases from the skillet. I hope you enjoy the recipes I prepare for family and friends and appreciate every one of you that come visit my virtual home! Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Yes you must! In a 10 inch cast iron skillet, melt the butter over very low heat. Researchers have discovered several references through the next decade, most notably the 1936 Sears and Roebuck catalog. I thought so too! I succumbed and was happy I did and Sam even said I could keep my new favorite gadget (he just wants more cake!). Would love an upside down orange cake from you with liqueur - I've tasted one at a bakery/cafe and can't get it out of my mind and have been looking for a couple of years. :-) Fun scrolling through the comments -- some old friends there who I haven't seen for ages. From my experience, the extra effort is so worth it. Beat butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 30 seconds. YUMMMMM This one looks like a real winner :). I see no reason why not to like it. I should just have a disclaimer for all of my recipes. Love the idea of using the biscuit cutter to cut out the core. https://creative-culinary.com/blood-orange-upside-down-cake/. In a 10-inch cast-iron (or ovenproof nonstick) skillet over low, add remaining sugar and butter and cook, stirring, until the mixture is a light caramel color. Add the cherries and the rum they soaked in. And it's one of my favorite desserts. This is the original recipe. A 10-inch, super deep dish pie plate or even a 2-quart casserole dish will work. Sigh. Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt together and slowly add to … Place the pan inside of the pre-heated oven until melted, about 5 minutes. My grandmother always made the boxed version of this cake; it is one of the desserts that I associate with her and it makes me smile to see it so beautifully done here. There’s also been a herd of elk my eyes would have never spotted, and a real mounted deer with an automated head to help catch the bad guys hunting in all the wrong places! This or German chocolate cake...and I love them both still today; maybe that will have to be next! The most difficult part of that? Thanks Addie. take a look at this cookbook; it's very cool, rolled biscuits, p. 632 -- always high, light and fluffy -- sorry for the ramble ;-))) .... darlene Add sugar and 2 tablespoons water. It was a bit of a trial to get it right but use it if you can; if not it will still be a delicious cake! I found it on pinterest and thought it turned out delicious! :). Hmm...I would start with 15 minutes Don and just test until a toothpick put in the center comes out clean. I’ve been making this cake for as long as I can remember and I won’t deny that for most of those years it included canned pineapple and a boxed cake mix. I don't know why but I need to get on this ASAP. Pineapple + Rum = Yum! Am I am so single minded in my  thinking that I no longer offer any surprises? Thanks for any clarification. Pineapple Upside Down Cake has been a staple in my kitchen for the last .. many years..Before that it was a treat in my Father’s kitchen (we did not trust Mother to cook..she liked to experment) All I ever cook this cake in is a cast iron fry pan.. but then again all my fry pans are cast iron. Timeless and vintage sounds good to me, as long as we're talking about cake and not my age :). Hm, I can't remember ever to have had an upside down cake. Pineapple Upside-Down Skillet Cake Recipe - BettyCrocker.com Do I follow this recipe and just replace rum for burbon? Learn how your comment data is processed. Even peeling that pineapple was easy. Thanks Laura...it's certainly a requierment for our from now on! Melt 1 stick butter in the bottom of a cast iron skillet over medium heat, about 3 minutes. Yay, I'm so glad you could join in! I will definitely try yours with rum - bet it would be good with one of the spiced rums as well. My family is a big fan of a pineapple upside down cake, actually any upside down cake. The addition of rum is even better. Melt butter in a lightly greased 10-inch cast-iron skillet or a 9-inch round cake … Remove from oven and brush top of cake with reserved pineapple liquid. The first mention of this cake was in 1925 in a Gold Medal Flour ad that featured a full page photo of Pineapple Upside Down Cake and described it as we still know it today. Lauren you can use self rising flour, it is simply a combination of flour, leavening, and salt. It can also be used for donuts so I removed that little piece and used it to core each slice…yes, I was pretty doggone pleased with the results! Cake Batter Beat butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add the brown sugar and using a slotted spoon, add the pineapple pieces, reserving the rum. I say give me this over an Oreo stuffed cookie any day, right? I make one using a cast iron skillet and also one in a dutch oven while camping. So glad you enjoyed it; it's probably my favorite cake. great cake! 1 (12-ounce) package frozen pitted cherries, thawed, 1/2 pineapple, peeled, cored, quartered and cut into 1/4-inch thick pieces. Saute until they begin to caramelize, about 4 minutes. Make sure to use a well seasoned cast iron skillet to keep the cake from sticking. Bake in the middle of the oven until golden brown and a tester comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Pour the batter over the fruit in the cake pan and smooth to the edges. In a large bowl, add 1 3/4 sticks butter and the sugar and cream together until pale yellow, about 2 minutes. Pour batter evenly into pan to cover pineapple rings and bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until tester comes out clean. Run a knife around sides of cake and cool for 10 minutes in pan. Add the vanilla extract and set aside. To unmold, run a small knife around the edge of the cake, take a large serving plate and put it over the cast iron skillet. Please do your own research with the products you're using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet. Pineapple. The practice of putting fruit and sugar in the bottom made for a simple preparation with the topping cooking at the same time as the cake. Run a knife around sides of cake and cool for 10 minutes in pan. I so agree with you; anyone who would call this old fashioned as if it's not worthy has not had it! Spoon the batter evenly over the pineapple slices in the skillet. Who cares what is in fashion anyway. Fun post! I love hearing about your recipe card, and how loved and faded it is! Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside to cool 6 to 10 minutes before adding the batter. In a 10-inch cast iron skillet, over medium heat, add the remaining 1/4 stick butter and heat until the butter has just melted. Good luck...let me know if you make it! If you wanted to you could substitute some of the orange juice with an orange liqueur like Grand Marnier and/or add a bit of the same to the topping. In a 10-inch cast iron skillet, over medium heat, add the remaining 1/4 stick butter and heat until the butter has just melted. Since blood oranges have such a short season simply substitute them with another orange if they are no longer available. Stir in the eggs 1 at a time. In my mind, it has never gone out of style. Rum surely is a fantastic addition. Meanwhile stir the flour, baking powder and salt together in a bowl. Not lying, Casey said it was the best Pineapple Upside Down Cake he had ever had…and here’s some reasons why. Upgrade your classic Pineapple Upside-Down Cake by adding this unique twist: Carrot Cake. Light and moist, this is the best kind of pineapple upside down cake...not too much cake! Vintage, classic...all those apply and I know my belly is happy I had a slice left this morning for breakfast with coffee. The words 'or substitute' should not have been uttered ;) Rum it is! If you're curious, my post on it should be linked below. But I've seen it make a comeback here in the restaurants in Los Angeles. Looks scrumptious! it's wonderful. I should have used it and will for baked good and save the good stuff for sipping; thanks for the idea. She baked it, everyone liked it and the recipe was shared through the generations and in your case, obviously treasured. We all won! Remove … I sort of like my quirky fix but the truth is that not everyone is going to have Grandma’s biscuit cutter so I thought it might be wise to take a peek. To the rescue? Add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and stir until a smooth batter forms. Rum is an absolute must in a pineapple upside down cake! You mentioned that you increased the recipe by 1/2 for your 12 inch skillet. * In my way of thinking, if you like it, if your family/friends like it then it is timeless. Sure, I can do that! My neighbor Casey who lives across the street had just been awarded an honor from Colorado Parks and Wildlife as their ‘Wildlife Officer of the Year.’ I. know he is mine; I like to kid but it’s true…I know more about the rules and regulations of hunting than any person who has never hunted and it’s all because of him. How could you go wrong? Place on a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes. He’s shared a few tales and because of him I’ve seen a live racoon, a dead badger, and a video of his family helping to release rescued bear cubs back into the wild. Fast forward to today when many of us prefer to circumvent that ease and enjoy doing things ‘from scratch.’. I would have added some if not showcasing a new cookbook from a friend. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. In a large bowl cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Funny that some of them in the next breath will act as though they've just made the discovery of a lifetime and are actually speaking of something that has been around for 50 or more years, fallen out of style, and they're just re-discovering and believing it new. I prefer timeless or vintage; it is most definitely a cake that should not be forgotten. The eggs are separated and the whites are whipped a bit; makes it lighter and a good balance to that richer than rich topping. Skillet cakes — featuring fruit and sugar in the bottom of a cast iron skilled, topped with cake batter and cooked atop the stove — were common in both Europe and America for centuries. You know it's funny, but the pineapple upsidedown cake was out of fashion for awhile. Replace those three items together with an equal amount of self rising flour. Add the brown sugar and using a slotted spoon, add the pineapple pieces, reserving the rum. Um...I might have had to freeze a bunch of it so I would stop having it for breakfast. © 2020 Discovery or its subsidiaries and affiliates. Place a plate or serving platter over cake, bottom side up. https://www.food.com/recipe/pineapple-upside-down-cake-in-iron-skillet-42861 I also hear the spiced is really just vanilla and maybe sugar? I honestly don't think kale chips will be doing that. Gradually add brown sugar, beating until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. For me food is not about trends at all; I think some of them are horrible and I love the heritage/vintage, time worn recipes...they bring with them such memories. Anyway, good stuff! Now I'm craving a slice myself...and I've got the goods on hand so this snowy day might just see it happen in a bit! I'm ready to head back to the 80s to get this cake. And thanks for sharing such an informative history (and tasty looking recipe) about pineapple upside-down cake for the Monthly Mingle! I definitely plan on making it again! Butter. When the flames subside, return the pan to the heat and cook until most of the alcohol has evaporated. Gently spoon the batter over the top of the pineapple slices in the cast iron skillet. I'm wondering if you drizzled the cake with additional caramel to serve? ps ... the *joy of cooking* ladies, the rombauer sisters, both deceased, don't add rum TO the cake, they sprinkle rum (or brandy -- so it says) on TOP of the cake and let it soak in .... Oh I LOVE pineapple upside down cake!! Arrange the pineapple slices evenly in the pan; place a cherry in the center of each one and fill the … Run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the cake. Stir in the eggs 1 at a time. Big V demonstrates How to Make Pineapple Upside Down Cake in a Cast Iron Pan. Excellent pineapple upside down cake....light, moist and not too sweet! So should not be a surprise that I added rum to this cake right? Take 1/2 cup of brown sugar and evenly cover the bottom of skillet. Put the creme fraiche in a small bowl and stir in the zests. Place skillet in the oven until the butter has melted, this only takes a few minutes. I have a 12 (as measured across the bottom) iron skillet. :). Place a serving plate over the pan and invert carefully allowing the cake to slide out of the pan. this recipe is almost-exactly like the one i use and mine is from the *joy of cooking,* p. 661, (circa 1975 -- no updated version[s] for me, please) ... an amazing *old school* cookbook that still rocks out the goodies ... anyway, i digress ... i have never used fresh pineapple, but they are so *available* now -- costco's right down the road -- that i'm going to have to try it ... The Rum. This recipe is so old, the card it was written on when I first decided to write it up was barely legible; I think it may have been my Grandmother Vaden’s writing, copying a recipe for me from one of her many cookbooks. My cake looked almost like the one pictured, with the exception of the caramel topping. To begin, preheat your oven to 350 degrees. :) And, well...gone. If you are short on time, try the express version of the recipe that uses cake mix. If pineapple upside-down is out of style.....wellllll people are JUST crazy!!! I feel the same way but I read that somewhere recently...not that I believe all I read! In a well-seasoned, 10.5 inch cast iron skillet, heat 1/2 cup butter and brown sugar over medium heat until butter is melted; stir constantly. I wasn’t concerned about the peeling; simply cut off the top and bottom and slice the outer skin off by starting at the top and and slicing downwards following the curve of the fruit. It has a piece that is removable that makes a center hole. thanks for you site! And the friends I made it for devoured it as well. I'm actually surprised that food and desserts are even labelled *old-fashioned. Preheat oven to 350°F. Great recipe and lovely pictures, Barb. Some vintage foods I hope will never fade from our recollection. Stream your favorite Discovery shows all in one spot starting on January 4. Well I was and was also lucky it was sitting right next to the cutter cutter I was thinking of using that was too big. :). I don't think I've ever actually had this before! I haven’t had one in a very long time though but circumstances beyond my control made this meant to be. Add the vanilla extract and set aside. Recipe: Skillet Pineapple Upside-Down Cake. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt and whisk to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Prepare the topping first by placing 1/4 cup butter in cast iron skillet. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If anyone has that - it would be you. The addition of maraschino cherries was to simply add a boost of color. I know...you're so right! Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 350°F. Don’t those just CRY out for Rum? I ended up reading some of them too John; I sort of miss the days when people commented; honestly you're my only friend on here for most posts and I appreciate that! I will definitely give this one a try. I didn't Sadie; I just had some in the skillet and poured it on the cake. We just love it all along. Good luck. Heat 6 tablespoons butter in 10-inch … Melt 1/4 cup butter in a 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium-low heat. Well, minus the rum. Place a plate or serving platter over cake, bottom side up. :), That cake was good...but this is my all time favorite upside down cake. Well, guess I’m out of fashion because it’s one of my favorites. Melt the butter and brown sugar in a large iron skillet (at least 12”), or other heavy, oven-proof pan. 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