Upside Down Cake Recipes Just Like Grandma Made

Remember grandma’s upside-down cakes? Get ready to flip your dessert game upside down with these irresistible upside-down cake recipes! From classic pineapple upside-down cake to creative twists like apple or peach variations, there’s a flavor-packed treat for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re a baking novice or a seasoned pro, these cakes are surprisingly easy to make and guaranteed to impress your friends and family. With their caramelized fruit topping and moist, fluffy cake base, these upside-down cakes are the perfect combination of sweet and satisfying.

Cast Iron Cranberry Brown Sugar Cake

Cast Iron Cranberry Brown Sugar Cake.
Cast Iron Cranberry Brown Sugar Cake. Photo credit: Not Entirely Average.

Cast Iron Cranberry Brown Sugar Cake a quintessential fall dessert featuring a beautifully balanced cranberry and brown sugar topping.
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Orange & Olive Oil Upside Down Cake

Orange & Olive Oil Upside Down Cake.
Orange & Olive Oil Upside Down Cake. Photo credit: Like Hot Keto.

Olive oil in cake… who would’ve thought that this would be even better than butter? This keto and gluten-free upside down (inverted) orange pound cake is…
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Peach Upside Down Cake

Peach Upside Down Cake.
Peach Upside Down Cake. Photo credit: Mamasona Budget.

Peach upside down cake is a twist on a traditional dessert. It’s fruity, delicious and a great way to change up dessert. Great for potlucks
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Pineapple Upside Down Cheesecake Recipe

Pineapple Upside Down Cheesecake Recipe.
Pineapple Upside Down Cheesecake Recipe. Photo credit: Emily Leary.

The pineapple upside down cheesecake brings together the best of two desserts: New York style cheesecake and pineapple upside down sponge.
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Easy Peach Cobbler Pound Cake Recipe

Easy Peach Cobbler Pound Cake Recipe.
Easy Peach Cobbler Pound Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Shes Not Cookin.

This easy peach cobbler pound cake is moist and dense with a delicious brown sugar topping. The perfect summer dessert recipe!
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Mini Pineapple Upside Down Rum Cakes

Mini Pineapple Upside Down Rum Cakes.
Mini Pineapple Upside Down Rum Cakes. Photo credit: Homemade Hooplah.

These mini pineapple upside down rum cakes are made with rum-infused moist yellow cake and topped with an iconic pineapple slice and maraschino cherry.
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Pecan Upside Down Cake

Pecan Upside Down Cake.
Pecan Upside Down Cake. Photo credit: Now Delish.

Indulge your pecan passion with this stunning and impressive yet simple to bake Pecan Upside-Down Cake. A caramel-coated pecan layer rests atop a moist, melt-in-your-mouth crumb, creating a delightful textural contrast in every bite.
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Pecan Pie Cake Recipe

Pecan Pie Cake Recipe.
Pecan Pie Cake Recipe. Photo credit: Greedy Eats.

If you love upside down cakes and pecan pie, you won’t be able to stop eating this Pecan Pie cake with gooey and sticky pecan pie filling.
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Rhubarb Upside Down Cake

Rhubarb Upside Down Cake.
Rhubarb Upside Down Cake. Photo credit: Fodmap Everyday.

It’s Rhubarb Week at FODMAP Everyday! Rhubarb is not just for pies, as you will see! Rhubarb has no detectable FODMAPs, so we love creating recipes with it, both sweet and savory. Join us and learn to THRIVE on the low FODMAP diet. We believe in being healthy and never feeling deprived.
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Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake.
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake. Photo credit: I Heart Eating.

Easy homemade pineapple upside-down cake recipe! This one-bowl homemade pineapple upside-down cake can be made from scratch in 10 minutes.
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Pecan Cranberry Upside Down Cake

Pecan Cranberry Upside Down Cake.
Pecan Cranberry Upside Down Cake. Photo credit: Desserts With Stephanie.

This pecan cranberry upside-down cake is simply delish! A soft, cinnamon cake topped with dried cranberries and caramelized pecans.
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Instant Pot Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Instant Pot Pineapple Upside Down Cake.
Instant Pot Pineapple Upside Down Cake. Photo credit: Monday Is Meat Loaf.

I was in the mood for a Pineapple Upside Down Cake this weekend, but didn’t want to heat up the house to make one! Summer heat has arrived, so I pulled
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Lower Fodmap Gingerbread Pear Upside Down Cake

Lower Fodmap Gingerbread Pear Upside Down Cake.
Lower Fodmap Gingerbread Pear Upside Down Cake. Photo credit: Fodmap Everyday.

Lower FODMAP Gingerbread Pear Upside Down Cake is best for those who digest sorbitol & fructose well. Not suggested for Elimination Phase.
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Vegan Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Vegan Pineapple Upside Down Cake.
Vegan Pineapple Upside Down Cake. Photo credit: Kitchen Treaty.

The classic melt-in-your-mouth skillet cake with a brown sugar pineapple topping. And veganized … but you’d never know it!
Get the Recipe: Vegan Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Easy Strawberry Rhubarb Upside Down Cake

Easy Strawberry Rhubarb Upside Down Cake.
Easy Strawberry Rhubarb Upside Down Cake. Photo credit: Inspiration For Moms.

Even if you’re not a fan of rhubarb, this super easy strawberry rhubarb upside down cake is a must try!
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Blueberry Upside Down Cake

Blueberry Upside Down Cake.
Blueberry Upside Down Cake. Photo credit: Simply Stacie.

Blueberry Upside Down Cake is so simple to whip up using fresh summer blueberries! It uses cake mix to save on time. Easy and delicious!
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Gluten Free Strawberry Banana Upside Down Cake

Gluten Free Strawberry Banana Upside Down Cake.
Gluten Free Strawberry Banana Upside Down Cake. Photo credit: Well Fed Baker.

Strawberry banana upside down cake is a unique twist on the classic upside-down cake. Enjoy the flavors of strawberry and banana in an unexpected way.
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Orange Upside Down Cake

Orange Upside Down Cake.
Orange Upside Down Cake. Photo credit: Picnic Lifestyle.

Orange Upside Down Cake—a tangy, moist cake topped with a sweet, zesty glaze. Perfect for picnics, it’s a simple recipe with stunning results.
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