Pineapple Upside Down Cheesecake Cake
Pineapple Upside Down Cheesecake Cake is a deliciously indulgent dessert that combines the buttery sweetness of pineapple upside-down cake with the creamy richness of cheesecake. Perfect for special occasions, this cake offers a fun twist on classic flavors, making it a memorable treat for any celebration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8-10
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- For the Pineapple Upside Down Layer:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices, drained
- Maraschino cherries (optional)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 1 1/2 lbs cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Pineapple Layer: Melt butter in a round cake pan, add brown sugar and cook until bubbly. Arrange pineapple slices and cherries in the pan.
- Make the Cake: Mix dry ingredients, add milk, oil, egg, and vanilla. Pour batter over the pineapple.
- Prepare the Cheesecake: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream.
- Assemble the Cake: Pour cheesecake layer over the cake batter and bake.
- Cool and Serve: Once baked, cool the cake and invert onto a serving platter.
Notes
- The cake can be served with extra caramel sauce for an added treat.
- Ensure the cheesecake layer is set before serving to avoid a runny texture.
