Once the pineapple upside-down cake tests done, let it stand for 10 minutes. After that, place a serving plate upside down over the cake. Wear oven mitts if you’re able, but if you can’t wear mitts, protect yourself with hot pads or kitchen towels. Once you're ready, the most important thing to do when flipping the cake is to keep the serving plate firmly aligned over it. Flip the cake quickly and carefully, in one smooth and easy movement, being sure to protect your body. Place the flipped cake (with the plate side down) on the counter. Then gently wiggle and lift the baking pan away. Now that you know how to flip a cake, you’re ready to create an
upside-down cake using any fruit.
Can you wait to flip an upside-down cake?
You need to flip the cake within the proper time frame in order for the topping to seep down into the rest of the cake. However, if you wait too long, just pop your cake back in the oven for a moment to help it warm up for a neat release.
Do you have to refrigerate pineapple upside down cake?
Sweet
upside-down cakes are best served on the day they’re made, fresh from the oven. Any leftovers should be tightly covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days. Warm up a piece in the microwave to reignite its caramel magic!
Can you freeze pineapple upside down cake?
You can freeze leftover cake in a pinch, but it’s never as good as a freshly baked upside-down cake. If you don't want any leftovers, consider making one of our best
desserts for two instead.
—Christine Rukavena, Taste of Home Senior Book Editor
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