upside-down cake
noun
: a cake baked with its batter covering an arrangement of fruit (such as pineapple) and served with the fruit side up
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The Verdict on Reba's Pineapple Upside-Down Cake This is just a really great version of a classic pineapple upside-down cake.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2026
This rendition calls for zingy ginger and fresh pineapple, so basically this isn't just any pineapple upside-down cake.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
With water, the finish is much sweeter, with clover honey, angel food cake, a touch of vanilla extract, and pineapple upside-down cake.
—Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Adding a splash to the caramel and dough creates a warm depth to this upside-down cake, and shredded apples boost its density and moisture.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 20 Jan. 2026
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2026
This rendition calls for zingy ginger and fresh pineapple, so basically this isn't just any pineapple upside-down cake.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
With water, the finish is much sweeter, with clover honey, angel food cake, a touch of vanilla extract, and pineapple upside-down cake.
—Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Adding a splash to the caramel and dough creates a warm depth to this upside-down cake, and shredded apples boost its density and moisture.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Upside-down cake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upside-down%20cake. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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