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This vegan pineapple upside down cake is a delicious island-inspired treat, perfect for dessert, brunch, or a birthday celebration.

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Why You’ll Love Vegan Pineapple Upside Down Cake

  • If you need an island vacation, this cake is a little slice of paradise. This recipe is inspired by one of my kids’ favorite books – Eight Animales.
  • This vegan recipe is easy and delicious and perfect for dessert, brunch, or a birthday cake.
  • You can also easily leave out the pecans to make this a nut-free recipe.

Ingredients/Equipment Notes

To make this delicious recipe, you will need the following ingredients (full measurements are in the recipe card below):

  • 4 fresh pineapple rings
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup plant-based butter (melted)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2/3 cup plant-based milk
  • 1/3 cup plant-based butter (melted)
  • Flax Egg – 1 Tbsp flaxseed mixed with 3 Tbsp water
  • 1 tsp vanilla

You will also need the following equipment:

  • 9.5″ round baking dish – I like using a round glass baking dish here on Amazon.

How to Make the Best Vegan Pineapple Upside Down Cake

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Grease a 9.5” round baking dish and arrange pineapple rings at the bottom.
  • Place chopped pecans around the pineapple rings.
  • Melt 1/4 cup plant-based butter and combine with the brown sugar. Drizzle over the pineapple rings and chopped pecans.
  • Prepare “Flax Egg” in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add plant-based milk, 1/3 cup butter (melted), Flax Egg, and vanilla. If batter is too thick, add more plant-based milk (1 Tbsp at a time).
  • Pour batter over pineapples in baking dish.
  • Bake for approximately 40 minutes or until fork comes out clean.
  • Let cool completely.
  • Loosen the edges of the cake with a knife and flip entire cake over a serving platter!
  • Serve with plant-based whipped cream!

How to Serve Vegan Pineapple Upside Down

This recipe is delicious and makes an excellent addition to any brunch, a fine dessert, or even a birthday cake! Their dessert is perfect topped with dairy-free whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Recipe Tips

  • Be sure to let the cake cool and loosen the edges of the cake before trying to flip it over onto a platter!

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“Be a pineapple: Stand tall, wear a crown, and be sweet on the inside.”

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Vegan Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Recipe by Plant-Based Persian

A sweet and caramelized pineapple treat!

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  • Total Time55 minutes
  • Yield6 1x
  • DietVegan

Ingredients

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“Topping”

  • 4 fresh pineapple rings
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup plant-based butter (melted)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar

“Batter”

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2/3 cup plant-based milk
  • 1/3 cup plant-based butter (melted)
  • Flax Egg – 1 Tbsp flaxseed mixed with 3 Tbsp water
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
  2. Grease a 9.5” round baking dish and arrange the pineapple rings at the bottom. 
  3. Place chopped pecans around the pineapple rings.
  4. Melt 1/4 cup plant-based butter and combine with the brown sugar. Drizzle over the pineapple rings and chopped pecans.
  5. Prepare “Flax Egg” in a small bowl. Set aside.
  6. In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  7. Add plant-based milk, 1/3 cup butter (melted), Flax Egg, and vanilla. If batter is too thick, add more plant-based milk (1 Tbsp at a time).
  8. Pour batter over pineapples in baking dish.
  9. Bake for approximately 40 minutes or until fork comes out clean.
  10. Let cool completely.
  11. Loosen the edges of the cake with a knife, and flip entire cake over a serving platter!
  12. Serve with plant-based whipped cream!
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

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