Pineapple Upside Down Cake with Greek Yogurt (Bundt Pan Version)

This pineapple upside down cake is baked in a Bundt pan for a more dramatic finish and includes Greek yogurt and buttermilk for a soft, tender crumb. The classic caramelized pineapple topping stays perfectly in place, and the cake underneath is anything but dry.

Course Cake, Dessert

Cuisine American

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 55

Cooling: 1

Total Time 2 20

Servings slices

Calories 444kcal

Author Cathy Pollak

Equipment

measuring cups and spoons For accuracy.
mixing bowls At least two for wet and dry ingredients.
Bundt pan The cake pan you need to make this cake.
hand mixer or stand mixer. To beat eggs and sugar properly.
cooling rack Essential for letting cake set before the flip.
Sieve For sifting dry ingredients.

Ingredients

Topping:

¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter melted (plus extra for greasing the Bundt pan)
¾ cup (150 g) packed light brown sugar
½ tsp. (1 g) ground cinnamon
1 (20 oz / 567 g) can pineapple slices in juice (use 8 rings)
8 Maraschino cherries stems removed

Cake:

3 large (~ 150 g) eggs room temperature
2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
12 tbsps. (170 g) unsalted butter melted
⅓ cup (80 ml) canola oil
2 tsps. (10 ml) vanilla extract
½ cup (120 ml) buttermilk room temperature
½ cup (120 g) plain, full-fat Greek yogurt room temperature
3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour (plus extra for pan prep)
1 tsp. (4 g) baking powder
½ tsp. (2 g) baking soda
½ tsp. (3 g) table salt

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) with a rack in the center. Generously butter and flour a Bundt pan, making sure to get into every nook and cranny, then tap out the excess flour.
Pour the melted butter into the bottom of the pan. In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over the butter.
¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter, ¾ cup (150 g) packed light brown sugar, ½ tsp. (1 g) ground cinnamon
Blot the pineapple slices and cherries dry with a paper towel. Arrange 8 pineapple rings over the sugar mixture, leaving them whole or slicing them in half. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each ring. Set the pan aside.
1 (20 oz / 567 g) can pineapple slices, 8 Maraschino cherries
To make the cake batter, beat the eggs and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until fluffy and pale, about 3 minutes.
3 large (~ 150 g) eggs, 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
Add the melted butter, then the canola oil, and finally the vanilla extract, mixing between each addition. Stir in the buttermilk and Greek yogurt until well blended.
12 tbsps. (170 g) unsalted butter, ⅓ cup (80 ml) canola oil, 2 tsps. (10 ml) vanilla extract, ½ cup (120 ml) buttermilk, ½ cup (120 g) plain, full-fat Greek yogurt
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing on low speed until just combined—don’t overmix.
3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour, 1 tsp. (4 g) baking powder, ½ tsp. (2 g) baking soda, ½ tsp. (3 g) table salt
Spoon the batter over the pineapple layer, then gently tap the pan on the counter to release any air bubbles and level the top.
Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
Let the cake cool in the pan on a rack for at least 1 hour. When ready to flip, do it carefully and let gravity help—don’t rush it. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Make sure your buttermilk, yogurt, and eggs are at room temperature for a smoother batter.
Don’t skip blotting the fruit—extra moisture affects the topping.
A light-colored Bundt pan helps avoid over-caramelizing the sugar.

For the best results when making pineapple upside down cake, check out the full post. It includes extra notes, tips, and frequently asked questions that aren't listed in the recipe card — like how to make it dairy-free, gluten-free, or ideas for simple ingredient swaps.

Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary based on the brands and products you use.

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