33 Pineapple Desserts That Go Beyond Upside-Down Cake

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33 Pineapple Desserts That Go Beyond Upside-Down Cake2/33 Pineapple Pudding Cake 137 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved AUDREY ROMPON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 40 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother used to love making this easy pineapple sunshine cake in the summertime. It’s so cool and refreshing that it never lasts very long! —Kathleen Worden, North Andover, Massachusetts 3/33 Pineapple RumChata Shortcakes 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This deliciously different dessert, with a soft inside and

a crumbly crust, is made in the slow cooker in jars instead of in the oven

a crumbly crust, is made in the slow cooker in jars instead of in the oven. When done, add final touches to the cooled shortcake jars and serve. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas 4/33 Pineapple Carrot Cake 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: “This moist cake with cream cheese frosting is the best I’ve ever eaten,” writes Jeanette McKenna of Vero Beach, Florida. “It’s so simple, too, because it uses two jars of baby food instead of fresh carrots that need to be grated.” 5/33 Creamy

This is a family favorite and super easy to make

Pina Colada Pie 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Pina Colada Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 pies (8 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a family favorite and super easy to make. Some like the consistency of this pina colada pie right out of the freezer and others prefer a softer pie—either way it’s delicious! —Jenny Hales, Arcadia, Oklahoma 6/33 Vegan Tropical Magic Bars 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 16 bars Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These vegan magic bars

are one of the easiest treats you can make

are one of the easiest treats you can make. By using plant-based butter and condensed coconut milk, they are completely vegan-friendly. I also added some dried pineapple, mango and macadamia nuts to give them the tropical spin. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor 7/33 Pineapple Coconut Upside-Down Cake Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe is one of my favorites! The tropical flavors remind me of being on vacation with my family in the Caribbean—I have so many fun memories. —Stephanie Pichelli, Toronto,

Ontario 8/33 Pina Colada Cupcakes Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 40 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These Pina Colada Cupcakes are fun and colorful for picnics! They can be served as cupcakes or layered into individual dishes to make mini trifles. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan 9/33 Pina Colada Icebox Cake 19 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pina Colada Icebox Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This icebox cake has all the flavors of a pina colada. It takes

just one bite to escape to a tropical island!

just one bite to escape to a tropical island! —Rachel Lewis, Danville, Virginia 10/33 Hawaiian Sunset Cake 21 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 45 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This three-layer sunset cake is pretty enough for company, but it’s so simple to make that you’ll find yourself baking it often. A boxed mix keeps it convenient while the fruity filling makes it a crowd-pleaser. —Kara De la Vega, Suisun City, California 11/33 Pineapple Star Cookies 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min

It works well with gluten-free and sugar-free cake mixes too

Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m grateful my neighbor gave me this special recipe. When you see the cookies’ pretty shape and savor the pineapple filling and sweet frosting, you’ll know they’re worth the effort. —Sarah Lukaszewicz, Batavia, New York 12/33 Pineapple Upside-Down Dump Cake 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 2 hours 10 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This pineapple dump cake recipe is wonderful topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. It works well with gluten-free and sugar-free cake mixes too. —Karin Gatewood, Dallas, Texas

Now I make it to carry on her special tradition

13/33 Italian Pineapple Trifle 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My grandmother made this rich, tempting trifle every year for our family’s Christmas Eve celebrations. Now I make it to carry on her special tradition. It’s an easy, delicious no-bake dessert everyone will love. —Ann-Marie Milano, Milton, Massachusetts 14/33 Pineapple Crunch 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A co-worker shared the recipe for this refreshing pineapple dessert years ago. Every time I take it

somewhere, it’s a favorite

somewhere, it’s a favorite. —Betty Wiersma, Sherwood Park, Alberta 15/33 White Chocolate Fruit Tart 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 55 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It takes a little time to make, but this tart is absolutely marvelous, especially in summer when fresh fruit is in abundance. —Claire Darby, New Castle, Delaware 16/33 Hummingbird Cake 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This impressive hummingbird cake is my dad’s favorite, so I always make it for his birthday.

It also makes a great Easter dessert and is lovely with a summer meal

It also makes a great Easter dessert and is lovely with a summer meal. —Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey 17/33 Pina Colada Lush 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pina Colada Lush Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 20 min Servings 15 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pina colada lush is such a fantastic warm weather dessert—it’s so light and refreshing, and a breeze to make! I love how the tart pineapple pairs with the sweet coconut. —Jennifer Stowell, Deep River, Iowa 18/33 Pineapple Orange Trifle 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

It’s a soothing finish at the end of a big spread

Total Time 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Guests are pleasantly surprised to see this lovely trifle on my holiday table. Coconut, pineapple and mandarin oranges lend a tropical taste to every spoonful. —Renee Schwebach, Dumont, Minnesota 19/33 Pina Colada Bundt Cake 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We named this bundt a “pina colada” because it has coconut, pineapple and rum. It’s a soothing finish at the end of a big spread. —Debra Keil, Owasso, Oklahoma 20/33 Pineapple Upside-Down Cheesecake

My mom often made pineapple upside-down cake, but I prefer something creamier

3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mom often made pineapple upside-down cake, but I prefer something creamier. This recipe looks just like her cake, but gets even tastier as pineapple upside-down cheesecake. —Marilyn McGinnis, Citrus Heights, California 21/33 Warm Pineapple Sundaes with Rum Sauce 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Warm Pineapple Sundaes with Rum Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pineapple, rum and sugar have a longstanding and flavorful relationship that

takes on new meaning when you add ginger and butter and turn up the heat

takes on new meaning when you add ginger and butter and turn up the heat. —Jamie Miller, Maple Grove, Minnesota 22/33 Pineapple Sponge Pie Test Kitchen Approved Lemon Sponge Pie with Pineapple Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a home-style delight featuring a fluffy sponge layer on top and a smooth custard on the bottom. The pairing of tangy pineapple and lemon is so refreshing after a big dinner. —Lola Beeler, Chillicothe, Ohio 23/33 Aloha Cupcakes 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min

Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend asked me to make a coconut and pineapple cupcake for a gathering she was hosting. Everyone agreed that this beauty took them to the tropics. The macadamia nuts are completely optional (the friend happens to be allergic), and the cupcakes are still fantastic without them. —Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta 24/33 Pina Colada Molded Salad 12 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My gelatin ring gets a tropical twist from coconut, pineapple and macadamia nuts.

It’s a wonderful anytime treat

It’s a wonderful anytime treat. Now that I’m retired from teaching, I have more time for kitchen experiments. —Carol Gillespie, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania 25/33 Sunrise Pops Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 10 pops Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Bright, beautiful, cool, refreshing, sweet, delicious and wholesome—what’s there not to like in these homemade pops?—Colleen Ludovice, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 26/33 Pineapple Fluff 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MOLLY BOLTON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I often bring this salad to potlucks, and everyone goes crazy

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