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    Upside-Down Cake

    Nov 22, 2022 4 minutes

    Try new takes on this classic topsy-turvy cake

    PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKES are iconic sweet treats that have graced supper tables and dinner parties for decades. Fruity, syrupy sweet, and buttery soft, these inverted one-layer cakes are simple yet enticing. And while we love the cherry-filled pineapple rounds that top many classic versions, we wanted to spread the love and get creative by turning out new favorites in different shapes, sizes, and flavors that you’re sure to love.

    Upside-Down Hummingbird Cake

    MAKES 1 (9-INCH) SQUARE CAKE

    Two classic Southern cakes combine in this simple sweet.

    2 (8-ounce) cans sliced pineapple rings in juice
    ¾ cup unsalted butter,    

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