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Vegan Pineapple Upside Down Cake

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This Vegan Pineapple Upside Down Cake is soft and light. The plant-based and gluten-free cake has a sweet and tangy taste from pineapple juice. This classic cake is served upside down to reveal a beautiful pineapple design.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 368
Author Elizabeth

Ingredients

  • 1 20 ounce Can Pineapple Rounds in Pineapple Juice reserve the juice
  • 10 Fresh Cherries halved & patted dry
  • ¾ Cup Reserved Pineapple Juice
  • ¾ Cup Maple Syrup
  • 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon Ground Flaxseed
  • 1 Tablespoon Vanilla
  • 1 ½ Cups Oat Flour
  • ¾ Cup Almond Flour
  • 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ¼ Teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°. Line bottom of a 9-inch springform or cake pan with parchment paper.
  • Arrange the pineapple rings in a flower shape in the bottom of the pan. Start with a ring in the very center and place six rings surrounding the middle ring. If desired, cut a few rings in half and line the sides of the pan. Place the cherry halves cut-side up in the spaces between the pineapples. See post for the exact arrangement.
  • In a small bowl, mix the reserved pineapple juice, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, ground flaxseed, and vanilla.
  • In a separate, large bowl, mix the oat flour, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and whisk well.
  • Carefully pour the mixture into the pan, on top of the pineapples and cherries. Bake for 50 minutes until a toothpick comes out mostly clean. If the top is starting to deeply brown, cover the pan with aluminum foil and continue to bake until the cake is done.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and place on a wire rack. Let the cake cool completely.
  • If using a springform pan, remove the sides of the pan and flip the cake onto a plate. If using a regular cake pan, run a knife around the edges of the pan, then flip onto a plate. Serve and enjoy! Since this cake has fruit on top, store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 271mg | Potassium: 302mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 43IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 2mg