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    Home » Recipes » Vegetarian » Single-Serve Upside Down Pineapple "Cake"

    Single-Serve Upside Down Pineapple "Cake"

    Updated: Jul 21, 2023 by Veronica Noone · This post may contain affiliate links · 29 Comments

    pineapple cake pin

    This idea came after a day of intense pineapple cravings. I rummaged through my pantry searching for a can of pineapple like a mad woman. I couldn't get the thought of it out of my head. Thankfully I had one. 🙂 I always try to keep a stock of canned fruit, especially through the winter.

    Surprisingly I didn't finish the can in one sitting--something that happens often--so today I decided to use a leftover ring in a single-serve experiment I've been pondering for some time.

    A few weeks ago I stumbled across this Fat-Free Vegan Single-Serving Cupcake recipe on Happy Herbivore. It totally peaked my interest. Ya'll know the husband is NOT an "eater." I am. So if I bake anything, I'm stuck with the leftovers which is always a recipe for an overeating disaster.

    Why NOT make single serves when you are craving something sweet? It's genius! At least I thought it was. 🙂 So tried this morning with fabulous results!

    I can't believe how good it came out! You'll notice I quoted "cake" in my title. It's a bit dense to be "cake" but it's good all the same. Gooey, sweet and tasted great with the pineapple. I will totally be making this again. Here's what I did...

    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoon Whole Wheat White Flour (23g)
    • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
    • 2 tablespoon almond milk
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla
    • ½ tablespoon honey (10g)
    • ½ tablespoon molasses (10g)
    • 1 pineapple ring
    • Strawberry for garnish (optional)

    Instructions

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

    Mix the flour, cinnamon, and baking powder. Add the almond milk, vanilla, honey and molasses. Mix until just combined to make the batter.

    Place the pineapple ring in a small ramekin or bowl. I happen to have this ceramic dish I use for dips..

    It worked perfectly!

    Pour the batter in...

    Bake for 15-20 minutes. I pulled mine at at exactly 15. It looked like this...

    But the center was still a little raw. It probably could have cooked another 2-3 minutes but I loved the gooeyness.

    I was surprised at the texture considering there were no eggs or butter. It was like a hearty muffin...

    Every bite had a piece of pineapple and the taste was addicting.

    Totally fun and no leftovers to tempt me! 🙂

    📖 Recipe

    pineapple cake featured

    Single-Serve Upside Down Pineapple "Cake"

    Looking for a sweet and tropical treat? Try making an upside down pineapple cake. With fluffy cake and caramelized fruit, it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 23 minutes mins
    Total Time 28 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 people
    Calories 188 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 tablespoon Whole Wheat White Flour 23g
    • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
    • 2 tablespoon almond milk
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla
    • ½ tablespoon honey 10g
    • ½ tablespoon molasses 10g
    • 1 pineapple ring
    • Strawberry for garnish optional

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Mix the flour, cinnamon, and baking powder. Add the almond milk, vanilla, honey and molasses. Mix until just combined to make the batter.
      3 tablespoon Whole Wheat White Flour, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon baking powder, 2 tablespoon almond milk, ¼ teaspoon vanilla, ½ tablespoon honey, ½ tablespoon molasses
    • Place the pineapple ring in a small ramekin or bowl. I happen to have this ceramic dish I use for dips..
      1 pineapple ring
    • Pour the batter in...
    • Bake for 15-20 minutes. I pulled mine at at exactly 15. It looked like this... But the center was still a little raw. It probably could have cooked another 2-3 minutes but I loved the gooeyness.
      Strawberry for garnish

    Nutrition

    Calories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 4gFat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 292mgFiber: 4gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 33IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 149mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword cake, Pineapple
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    1. Betty819

      February 03, 2014 at 4:51 am

      Your idea of single serve desserts is a super idea and the picture of the upside down pineapple cake appealed to me until I saw 40 carb grams which seems like a lot. My husband is type 2 diabetic and he loves his sweets and I'm always looking for recipes that I think would fit into his allowed food plan. Maybe I'll continue to look to see if there's any other recipe that I could make for him.

      Reply
    2. Gail Pillar

      November 03, 2013 at 4:11 pm

      Making this dessert with a few minor changes. Using apple with melted butter and brown sugar in the bottom of dish and added chocolate balsamic vinegar instead of molasses.

      Reply
    3. Katie

      June 22, 2011 at 9:17 pm

      I have 1% milk - can I use that instead of Almond milk? Should I add almond extract or vanilla? (I don't know what almond milk tastes like - or if it is just being used instead of dairy). What about flour: I have whole wheat, and I have AP flour. 1/2 and 1/2? Either or? I'd love to surprise my hubby with this, and its a great way for me to stay OP!

      Reply
    4. roni

      June 10, 2011 at 2:42 pm

      May help. With such a small amount of ingredients balancing them can be tricky.

      Reply
    5. Liz

      June 08, 2011 at 7:28 am

      Tried this last night and it had a little bit of a bitter after-taste. Maybe I'll reduce the baking powder next time?

      Reply
    6. Sara

      June 01, 2011 at 2:16 pm

      You just tweeted you added the WWP+ to your list and I saw this recipe----Oh man this looks good! I love pineapple so much and this will go on my next dessert to try list. 🙂 Thanks!

      Reply
    7. roni

      May 03, 2011 at 2:23 pm

      Skim should totally work!

      Reply
    8. Sherry

      May 03, 2011 at 2:10 pm

      I'm sorry for having so many questions! If you don't have almond milk, will regular skim milk work? Or does the recipe need the sweetness from the almond milk?

      Thanks!
      Sherry

      Reply
    9. Jessy

      March 22, 2011 at 2:59 pm

      Wow, I've just discovered your website and what a fabulous recipe! I love how simple it seems. Added to my bookmarks! 😉

      Reply
    10. Rose @ The BMK

      March 03, 2011 at 6:04 pm

      GENIUS! I came to your site via Dani's site (Dani Spies). Love your creativity! Can't wait to try this (and everything else) 😀

      Reply
    11. roni

      January 27, 2011 at 12:00 pm

      Barbara - Just print! You don't need a special button it automatically formats for the printer. Try it and let me know how you make out.

      Reply
    12. Barbara

      January 26, 2011 at 7:22 pm

      need a print button.
      and the recipe looks great.
      can't wait to try.

      Reply
    13. Tina

      January 10, 2011 at 8:54 am

      I tweaked this a bit to make is totally vegan and gluten free and had great results!

      My husband is allergic to wheat, so I just subbed out brown rice flour for the whole wheat. It made the texture quite silky, actually!

      I used a lined muffin tin, and I also subbed out agave nectar for the honey. Finally, I subbed out half of the almond milk for pineapple juice (it was there, and I figured why not boost the pineapple flavour?) Using your recipe x5, I got 8 cupcakes (lined the bottoms with pineapple chunks instead of rings) and cooked for the full 20 mins.

      Hubby LOVED them! The slightly smaller portion of a cupcake size is perfect for him, and leftovers of desserts are fine in our house (I don't really like sweet things, and the risk of overeating is something I struggle with, not him) I love that I was able to make him a healthy and tasty dessert!

      Thanks so much!!

      Reply
    14. Alison

      January 07, 2011 at 1:37 pm

      This is good, quick and easy. And no leftovers, as you said to tempt me.

      Learn something new everyday. I didn't know you could make a cake anything without fat or an egg.

      Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    15. Christine

      January 06, 2011 at 12:33 pm

      I would be making this right this minute if I had molasses! I have to go out later so I will definately be making a trip to the store!

      Reply
    16. Zurichnee (Kim)

      January 05, 2011 at 1:41 pm

      This looks so good and I love upside down cake. I am so trying this - and soon!

      Thanks, Roni, for another wonderful, easy, should-be-sinful dessert idea!

      Reply
    17. Nichole

      January 04, 2011 at 10:21 pm

      That looks wonderful! And I have pineapple rings in the fridge! I'll be trying it tomorrow. Maybe for breakfast!

      Reply
    18. Mary Nell

      January 04, 2011 at 8:48 pm

      Looks SO delicious!

      Reply
    19. Leslie

      January 03, 2011 at 6:19 pm

      Oh boy this looks amazing!

      Reply
    20. Tara

      January 03, 2011 at 11:51 am

      So cute! I will try this very soon...right after I go get a can of pineapple.

      Reply
    21. Paula

      January 03, 2011 at 11:39 am

      Home alone today. Hubby back to work, kids back to school, my company holiday today. A little time for me.

      This was my breakfast and it was yummy. I didn't have the molasses so I used an equivalent amount of brown sugar and a splash of water. Maybe should have skipped the water. I cooked mine 18 minutes but it was still gooey...which, I didn't mind at all!

      This set up my day for creative cooking. Lunch will be two slices of polenta (aka cornmeal mush) out of the tube, seared until golden and crusty with olive oil and garlic then, topped with pears, crumbled bleu cheese, and a drizzle of homemade blueberry balsamic vinagarette. YUM. Love cooking for myself and not the picky people who turn their noses up at everything! (Love em though!)

      I've been on Points Plus since before Thanksgiving and am proud to say I weigh less than I did before the holidays.

      Reply
    22. Barbara

      January 03, 2011 at 10:26 am

      wow that sounds great I can't wait to try it.
      I love pineapple.

      Reply
    23. roni

      January 03, 2011 at 9:12 am

      Christie - That's exactly what I said! Next time I'm craving sweet at night I'm totally making this. 100x better then overdosing on Oreos or Tasty Cakes!

      Reply
    24. Jessica

      January 03, 2011 at 10:51 am

      Thank you, Roni! My husband has very "simple" tastes and doesn't do sauces, nuts, most fruit, etc. He like beige and bland. LOL! Thanks for posting this single serving delight! I can't wait!!!

      Reply
    25. KathyCalculates

      January 03, 2011 at 2:45 am

      YUM!!!

      Reply
    26. Christie

      January 02, 2011 at 10:54 pm

      This looks like a great recipe for those nights that you really want something sweet but don't need to eat a big bag of candy. I believe you once said that the satisfaction of getting up and making yourself something in your own kitchen can be as good as grabbing a back of store bought cookies and going to town (paraphrasing a whole lot there!!).

      Reply
    27. Melody

      January 02, 2011 at 10:40 pm

      I was thinking how utterly yummy this looks. Great idea! I bet it'd be good with a few nuts (like Macadamia or Almonds or even carrots perhaps?) in it too for a little crunch.

      Reply
    28. Mo

      January 02, 2011 at 9:56 pm

      You are amazing! It looks delicious! I wonder how a pumpkin version would be or an apple one.
      My mouth is watering!

      Reply
    29. Ashley

      January 02, 2011 at 10:17 pm

      That looks absolutely amazing!

      Reply

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