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30 Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipes & More Pineapple Recipes

Shirley Braden

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I continue to focus on national food holidays more than usual these days. A fact that has brought a little annoyance to Son. In fact, he told me he didn’t want to hear about food holidays anymore. LOL Nevertheless I persist. Seizing on days like National Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day tomorrow is a way to bring some focus and happiness to the day plus it makes the day even more special. No, it’s not just another day after all. And judging by all the gluten-free Pineapple Upside Down Cake recipes that I’ve found on gluten-free friends’ blogs—and the brand new recipes I’ve just discovered!—that’s a day that many of you are thrilled to celebrate!

I love that this Pineapple Upside Down Cake recipe collection is more than simply Pineapple Upside Down Cake recipes. There are also more treats for us pineapple lovers. Treats like dump cake, cupcakes, pancakes, muffins, and even a cocktail recipe! I’ll admit that I especially love that last one. Slurp.

As always, I have each recipe labeled—gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, sugar free, paleo, etc.—to let you know if it will fit your personal dietary restrictions or your momentary ingredient needs (or lack thereof).

If you're a lover of Pineapple Upside Down Cake, you're in luck! Over 30 fantastic gluten-free Pineapple Upside Down Cake recipes and other pineapple dessert recipes! Even a Pineapple Upside Down Martini! [from GlutenFreeEasily.com]

Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipes

~ Grain-Free Pineapple Upside Down Cake from A Girl Worth Saving ~ gluten free, grain free, refined sugar free, with dairy-free, paleo, primal options (For more recipes like this one, be sure to check out Kelly’s cookbook, Paleo Eats: 111 Comforting Gluten-Free, Grain-Free and Dairy-Free Recipes for the Foodie in You.)

Gluten-Free Grain-Free Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Gluten-Free Grain-Free Pineapple Upside Down Cake from A Girl Worth Saving

~ Instant Pot Pineapple Upside Down Cake from Better Better ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free, egg-free options

Gluten-Free Instant Pot Pineapple Upside Down Cake from Better Batter

~ Masa Pineapple Upside Down Cake from Skinny GF Chef ~ gluten free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, with dairy-free options 

Gluten-Free Almond Masa Pineapple Upside Down Cake from Skinny GF Chef

~ Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes from Cook IT Allergy Free (this site is no longer active so I’ve included the link via the Wayback Machine internet archive) ~ gluten free with dairy-free, egg-free, refined sugar-free, vegan options

Mini Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside Down Cakes

Mini Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside Down Cakes from Cook IT Allergy Free

~ Pineapple Upside Down Cake from All Day I Dream About Food ~ gluten free, grain free, vegetarian, low-carb (You’ll want to check out all of Carolyn’s gluten-free, low-carb, keto cookbooks.)

~ Pineapple Upside Down Cake from And Love It, Too! ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, paleo, primal

Gluten-Free Grain-Free Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Grain-Free Pineapple Upside Down Cake from And Love It, Too!

~ Pineapple Upside Down Cake from As Delicious As It Looks ~ gluten free, vegetarian, Low-FODMAP

~ Pineapple Upside Down Cake from Faithfully Gluten Free ~ gluten free, vegetarian (Jeanine is the author of The Everything Guide to Living Gluten-Free: The Ultimate Cooking, Diet, and Lifestyle Guide for Gluten-Free Families!)

Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside Down Cake from Faithfully Gluten Free

~ Pineapple Upside Down Cake from Flippin’ Delicious ~ gluten free, with dairy-free option

~ Pineapple Upside Down Cake from Mama Knows Gluten Free ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free option

~ Pineapple Upside Down Cake from Better Batter ~ gluten free, egg free, vegetarian (Note: Better Batter makes a very popular gluten-free all-purpose flour mix.)

Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside Down Cake from Better Batter

~ Pineapple Upside Down Cake from Better Batter ~ gluten free, with dairy-free option

Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside Down Cake from Better Batter

~ Pineapple Upside Down Cakes from Fearless Dining ~ gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian

Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside Down Cakes

Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside Down Cakes from Fearless Dining

~ Pineapple Upside Down Cake from GF Jules ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free options (Jules has her own gluten-free flour mix, baking mixes, and more. They’re quite popular in the gf community! Click the cake link and you’ll find links to them all. Jules is also the author of several highly regarded books—including Free for All Cooking: 150 Easy Gluten-Free, Allergy-Friendly Recipes the Whole Family Can Enjoy and The First Year: Celiac Disease and Living Gluten-Free: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed.)

Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside Down Cake from GF Jules

 

~ Pineapple Upside Down Cake  from Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures ~ gluten free, vegetarian

Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside Down Cake from Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures

~ Pineapple Upside Down Cake from Real Everything ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, paleo, primal (Stacy and Matt have several outstanding cookbooks that make living paleo and/or eating real food easier and more delicious.)

Gluten-Free Paleo Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Gluten-Free and Paleo Pineapple Upside Down Cake from Paleo Parents

~ Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes with Maraschino Cherry Frosting from Mama Knows Gluten Free ~ gluten free, egg free, vegetarian

Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes with Maraschino Frosting Photo Collage

Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes with Maraschino Cherry Frosting from Mama Knows Gluten Free

~ Pineapple Upside Down Cake Donut Holes from In Johnna’s Kitchen ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, vegan, raw, paleo, primal

~ Pineapple Upside Down Martinis from Delicious As It Looks ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegan (Dianne is the author of The Low-FODMAP Cookbook: 100 Delicious, Gut-Friendly Recipes for IBS and other Digestive Disorders.)

Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside Down Martini

Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside Down Martini from Delicious As It Looks

~ Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes from Chocolate Covered Katie ~ gluten free (use gluten-free options), dairy free, egg free, vegan, with refined sugar-free and sugar-free options (Katie is the author of Chocolate-Covered Katie: Over 80 Delicious Recipes That Are Secretly Good for You.)

Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes

Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside Down Pancakes from Chocolate-Covered Katie

 

More Gluten-Free Pineapple Dessert Recipes

~ Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake from Go Dairy Free ~ gluten free (use gluten-free option), dairy free, vegetarian (Alisa is the author of Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living. See all her books here.)

Gluten-Free Cherry Pineapple Dairy-Free Dump Cake

Gluten-Free Cherry Pineapple Dairy-Free Dump Cake

~ Deep-Fried Pineapple on a Stick from Better Batter ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegan (This recipe is another example of how well Batter Batter’s gluten-free flour mix works.)

Gluten-Free Deep-Fried Pineapple on a Stick

Gluten-Free Deep-Fried Pineapple on a Stick from Better Batter

~ Hummingbird Bundt Cake from Premeditated Leftovers ~ gluten free, vegetarian (Alea is the author of the super helpful Prep-Ahead Meals from Scratch: Quick and Easy Batch Cooking Techniques and Recipes That Save You Time and Money and Prep-Ahead Breakfasts and Lunches: 75 No-Fuss Recipes to Save You Time and Money.)

Gluten Free Hummingbird Cake

Gluten Free Hummingbird Cake from Premeditated Leftovers

~ Hummingbird Muffins in the Instant Pot from In Johnna’s Kitchen ~ gluten free, dairy free, with egg-free, vegan option

Gluten-Free Instant Pot Hummingbird Muffins. Yes, these delectable beauties were cooked in an Instant Pot! One of 20 gluten-free recipes featured on gfe for March Muffin Madness.

~ Mini Pineapple Layer Cake with Maple Coconut Whipped Cream Frosting from Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian

Gluten-Free Pineapple Layer Cake with Maple Coconut Whipped Cream Frosting

Gluten-Free Pineapple Layer Cake with Maple Coconut Whipped Cream Frosting from Gluten Free Easily

~ Pina Colada Cake from The Non-Dairy Queen ~ gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian

Gluten-Free Pina Colada Cake

Gluten-Free Pina Colada Cake from The Non-Dairy Queen

~ Pineapple Coconut Ice Cream from Paleo Spirit ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, paleo, primal (Lea is the author of Sweet Paleo: Gluten-Free, Grain-Free Delights.)

Gluten-Free Paleo Pineapple Coconut Ice Cream

Paleo Pineapple Coconut Ice Cream from Paleo Spirit

~ Pineapple Flower Cupcakes from Spabettie ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegan (You can find more of Kristina’s recipes in these cookbooks.)

Gluten-Free Pineapple Flower Cupcakes

Gluten-Free Pineapple Flower Cupcakes from Spabettie

~ Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes from Better Batter ~ gluten free, vegetarian

Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside Down Cupcakes from Better Batter

Tropical Breakfast Muffins from Zenbelly ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, paleo, primal (Simone is the author of several excellent, best-selling grain-free cookbooks. See them all here.)

Gluten-Free Paleo Tropical Breakfast Muffins

Gluten-Free Paleo Tropical Breakfast Muffins from Zenbelly

Originally published April 12, 2016; updated April 22, 2023.

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Filed Under: Cakes, Links and RoundupsTagged With: gluten-free pineapple dessert recipes, gluten-free pineapple upside down cake recipes, mug desserts, National Pineapple Upside Down Cake Day, pineapple upside down cake martini, pineapple upside down cake pancakes37 Comments

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  1. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    April 20, 2015 at 6:00 pm

    Pineapple just SCREAMS summer for me!

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      April 22, 2015 at 7:05 pm

      Rebecca–That’s so true!! πŸ™‚

      Shirley

      Reply
  2. Amanda Paa says

    April 20, 2015 at 6:14 pm

    so much pineapple goodness! i have to say, i’m drawn to both the Hummingbird Cake and the Pina Colada one. Yum. and pineapple adds such moist qualities to baked goods too!

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      April 22, 2015 at 7:56 pm

      Amanda–I understand being drawn to those particular cakes! And you’re so right that pineapple is wonderful in baked goods. πŸ™‚

      Thanks for commenting!
      Shirley

      Reply
  3. Ali the Skinny GF Chef says

    April 20, 2015 at 7:26 pm

    Yum! They all look delicious! Thank you so much Shirley for adding my Gluten Free Almond Masa Pineapple Upside Down Cake to this incredible lineup. I love anything with pineapple and that cherry dump cake is calling my name! Sharing with all my media. hugs!

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      April 22, 2015 at 7:59 pm

      They really do all look delicious, don’t they, Ali? That includes your Almond Masa Pineapple Upside Down Cake, of course! We could have some fun working through all the recipes that appeal to us on this list, right? πŸ˜‰

      Thanks for the sharing, dear! πŸ™‚
      Shirley

      Reply
  4. jules says

    April 22, 2015 at 10:44 am

    Thank you so much for sharing my recipe, Shirley! It’s a winner, but so many of these look amazing! Now you’ve put me in the mood … for pineapple upside-down cake, of course! πŸ˜‰
    xoxo
    ~jules

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      April 22, 2015 at 8:00 pm

      My pleasure, Jules! The power of suggestion comes even more easily when you’re looking at a big roundup of delightful pineapple upside down cakes. πŸ˜‰

      xoxo,
      Shirley

      Reply
  5. Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog says

    April 22, 2015 at 1:06 pm

    Thanks for including me in the roundup Shirley!

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      April 22, 2015 at 8:02 pm

      Sharon–So happy to include your beautiful recipe! Glad you posted it while so many are looking at this roundup. πŸ™‚

      Shirley

      Reply
  6. Alisa @ Go Dairy Free says

    April 22, 2015 at 4:17 pm

    Thanks so much for the inclusion Shirley! I’ve SO got pineapple upside down cake on the brain now!

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      April 22, 2015 at 8:05 pm

      Alisa–Hehe. Seems like this roundup is having that effect on everyone! πŸ˜‰ That Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake is sooo irresistible. πŸ™‚

      Shirley

      Reply
  7. Audrey @ Unconventional Baker says

    April 23, 2015 at 7:13 pm

    Oh, wow. I love all of these cakes — pineapple upside down is so good. And I must say I’m absolutely smitten with the one from A Girl Worth Saving — what a stunner! <3

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      April 24, 2015 at 10:03 pm

      I love them, too, Audrey! So many beauties and you’re right, of course … Kelly’s is a stunner! πŸ™‚

      Shirley

      Reply
  8. Sheena @ Tea and Biscuits says

    April 25, 2015 at 4:20 pm

    Oh my, what a fabulous list of cakes and goodies! I’m off to investigate the dairy free ice cream. I’m ashamed to say that I have the ice cream attachment for my kitchen aid gathering dust in the back of the pantry somewhere, I really need to put it to good use.

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      April 26, 2015 at 11:53 am

      Hi Sheena!–Thanks! Yes, so many delightful recipes here from these amazing contributors. I’m sure that ice cream recipe is terrific as well. I love homemade dairy-free ice cream so I encourage you to dust off your attachment and make some recipes soon. It’s really fun to create delicious ice cream recipes and actually quite easy, too. πŸ™‚

      Shirley

      Reply
  9. Ina Gawne says

    April 19, 2016 at 11:15 pm

    Oh my goodness Shirley….all of these recipes have me drooling! So scrumptious…I am always on the hunt for great cake recipes so must try one or many of these recipes down the road. If only there were 72 hours in a day!

    Reply
    • Shirley Braden says

      April 22, 2016 at 11:35 pm

      Ina–There are some delicious beauties here for sure! πŸ™‚ Oh, yes, 72 hours in every day would come in handy, but we’d all soon be super “burned out” if that happened. πŸ˜‰

      Shirley

      Reply
  10. Sarah || Celiac in the City says

    April 26, 2016 at 12:00 pm

    Would the pina colada cake with the pineapple coconut ice cream seem a bit much?! I think not! YUM! Great round up. (literally) Adding to to my to-do list!

    Reply
    • Shirley Braden says

      April 27, 2016 at 9:00 am

      Ha! I will join you on having a slice of pina colada cake with a scoop of pineapple coconut ice cream on top, Sarah. πŸ™‚ Only then can we adequately determine if it’s too much. πŸ˜‰ Thanks for taking the time to comment and for sharing in your weekly Celiac in the City To Do List, dear!

      Shirley

      Reply
      • Sarah || Celiac in the City says

        April 27, 2016 at 10:14 am

        Yes. We’d be researching. Very legit. ?

        Reply
        • Shirley Braden says

          April 27, 2016 at 10:44 am

          You bet!! πŸ™‚

          Reply
  11. Heather says

    April 26, 2016 at 12:24 pm

    Wow! Now I’m craving pineapple AND summer vacation!

    Reply
    • Shirley Braden says

      April 27, 2016 at 9:02 am

      Now that does sound like an ideal combo, doesn’t it, Heather? πŸ˜‰ Thanks for stopping by! So happy to see you blogging again at Gluten-Free Cat! πŸ™‚

      Shirley

      Reply
  12. Raia says

    April 27, 2016 at 11:53 pm

    I don’t think I’ve ever had pineapple upside down cake before, but some of those sure do look delicious. And that ice cream…. Definitely trying that! πŸ™‚

    Thanks for sharing these with us at Savoring Saturdays! πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • Shirley Braden says

      April 27, 2016 at 11:58 pm

      They are beautiful, aren’t they, Raia? Ice cream, cupcakes, and that martini all sound good to me! πŸ™‚

      Shirley

      Reply
  13. April J Harris says

    May 8, 2016 at 10:40 am

    I haven’t had Pineapple Upside Down Cake in such a long time! It’s definitely one of my favourites – and what a great collection of recipes to try! I also really like the look of the Pineapple Upside Down Martini πŸ™‚ Thank you so much for sharing with the Hearth and Soul Hop.

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    • Shirley Braden says

      May 10, 2016 at 7:08 am

      Thanks on all, April! I am glad you agree that pineapple upside down cakes are definitely winners. So pretty and so delicious! I so love that martini–so creative, so good!

      Shirley

      Reply
  14. judee@glutenfree A-Z Blog says

    April 12, 2018 at 8:58 am

    Shirley,
    I’ve never made any kind of upside down cake before. As I may have mentioned , I’m not much of a baker- but with all these wonderful gluten free choices, I might just pick an easy one and give it a try!

    Reply
  15. Judee says

    April 20, 2020 at 8:37 pm

    Wow Shirley,
    Everything looks so good. It’s good to know that when I am looking for a gluten free bread or dessert recipe, I can usually find something wonderful on your blog.. You are a valuable resource for those of us who are gluten free.Thanks !

    Reply
    • Shirley Braden says

      April 21, 2020 at 4:20 pm

      Hi Judee–Thanks so much for the kind words! Pineapple upside down cake seems to be a favorite of so many. It’s fun to have all these recipes and even non-cake treats! πŸ™‚

      Shirley

      Reply
  16. Nancy says

    April 21, 2021 at 7:58 am

    Shirley, Respectfully disagree with Son. Love the national food holiday posts! Guess I’m intrigued that they even exist. Thinking pineapple upside down cake would be a great 4th of July idea. Haven’t made one in ages. Thanks. Nancy

    Reply
    • Shirley Braden says

      April 21, 2021 at 11:56 pm

      Thank you, Nancy!! The national food holidays keep me going and usually give me a kick in the butt when I need it most. πŸ˜‰ I vaguely knew about them before starting blogging but really started paying attention once I did. And pineapple upside down cake for the 4th sounds perfect. Lots of great choices here!

      Shirley

      Reply
  17. Nancy says

    April 22, 2021 at 5:41 pm

    I can certainly relate a tiny bit. I do only a fraction of what you do. After more than 10 years of blogging, I’m sure the national food days provide a fun inspiration for you! Nancy

    Reply
    • Shirley Braden says

      April 22, 2021 at 10:41 pm

      I never lack inspiration, Nancy … just motivation. πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  18. Lisa says

    May 1, 2021 at 8:53 am

    I haven’t had pineapple upside down cake in ages, but the thought does stir up old memories. When I was a kid, a family friend would often make them when we went to her family’s house and they were so good! And I’m not quite sure why she did it, but when my mom made tuna casserole, she would often make pineapple muffins. So good too!

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    • Shirley Braden says

      May 1, 2021 at 11:36 am

      Hey Lisa!–Pineapple upside down cake is one of those desserts that I think about far more often than I actually have it. πŸ˜‰ I love your memories, especially that your mom always made pineapple muffins when she made tuna casserole. Sometimes we happen to make a dessert to “accompany” a main dish and then every time we make that main dish, we think of the dessert again so we make it. And a tradition is born. πŸ™‚ Congrats again on your 15th blogging anniversary, dear! Simply amazing! Blogging has changed so much during that time but you’ve stayed true to yourself and kept yours simple and YOU. Bravo!

      Shirley

      Reply

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