Sam’s Upside-Down Pineapple Cake

This cake is a true classic and always a showstopper at the table. My Upside-Down Pineapple Cake is a single-layer dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. I start by lining the pan with rings of pineapple and bright maraschino cherries, then coat them in a rich caramelized sugar-butter glaze. The cake batter goes right on top, and once it’s baked, I flip it out so the glossy fruit topping shines on display.

The result is a moist, golden cake crowned with sweet, sticky pineapple and jewel-toned cherries—a nostalgic favorite that never fails to bring smiles.