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Griffin BBQ Pro
Joined: 03 Nov 2006 Posts: 801 Location: Dallas, Texas
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Posted: Jun 25 2012 Post subject: Cast Iron Skillet Pineapple Upside Down Cake |
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We've not really made many desserts on the BGE. Mrs. G doesn't have a sweet tooth and I shouldn't make a cake or pie for myself. Ever since I saw this recipe for pineapple upside down cake, I knew I had to make it. Mrs. G had to go to work yesterday and with no plans for me, I decided to try it out. Cooked it indirect at 350 for one hour.
Making the bottom of the cake (that turns into the top later)
On to the Egg
Done after an hour
Finished
Sliced up
Man that was a good slice of cake!! Didn't have a smokey flavor at all. It was moist and that top layer was to die for. I'm going to have to take some over to my parents tonight at this is my Dad's favorite cake and I can't have it laying around or I'll eat it all.
Ingredients
■1/2 cup butter
■1 1/2 cup brown sugar
■1/2 cup pecans, chopped
■1 can crushed pineapples
■Marashino cherries (if desired)
■1 package Betty Crocker Super Moist Butter Recipe Cake Mix
■1/3 cup butter, melted
■1 cup water (or use some pineapple juice from the can to replace part of the water)
■3 whole eggs
Directions
1.Melt 1/2 cup of butter in a 10″ cast iron skillet (a deep one is best). Add brown sugar and stir until it dissolves. Add chopped pecans to the mixture just before taking off the heat. (This step can, as was, done inside on the stove)
2.Set skillet off heat and then add pineapple and Marashcino cherries if desired. (I did not add the whole can of pineapple, maybe about 1/2 to 3/4, however much you like)
3.Prepare cake mix per directions on the box. You may substitute some of the pineapple juice instead of the one cup of water. Stir thoroughly and pour on top of pineapple mixtures.
4.Place skillet in Big Green Egg at 350 on top of placesetter (or indirect on other grills or smokers) on top of little green feet. Check every 20 minutes and rotate to ensure even cooking. Bake time is about 1 hour, but check with toothpick for doneness.
5.Let cake cool for at least 10 minutes. Run knife around cake to loosen from sides of skillet. Invert onto serving plate. _________________ www.griffinsgrub.wordpress.com |
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kingofcool BBQ Pro
Joined: 05 Dec 2008 Posts: 863 Location: Georgia
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Posted: Jun 26 2012 Post subject: |
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Looks pretty amazing. |
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Griffin BBQ Pro
Joined: 03 Nov 2006 Posts: 801 Location: Dallas, Texas
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Posted: Jun 26 2012 Post subject: |
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Thanks King. Just finished another slice. Think I'm going to take the rest to my Dad today, otherwise I'll end up eating the whole thing. _________________ www.griffinsgrub.wordpress.com |
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zski BBQ Super Pro

Joined: 26 Jan 2009 Posts: 1433 Location: Bartlesville,Ok
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Posted: Jun 27 2012 Post subject: |
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Boy, that is a delicious looking piece of cake. Nice job. _________________ Insanity is doing the same thing over and over, and expecting different results.
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PaulOinMA BBQ Pro
Joined: 06 Jul 2006 Posts: 958 Location: Marlborough, MA
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Griffin BBQ Pro
Joined: 03 Nov 2006 Posts: 801 Location: Dallas, Texas
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Posted: Jun 28 2012 Post subject: |
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Interesting. never heard of an apple upside down cake. I'm gonna have to try that. Thanks. _________________ www.griffinsgrub.wordpress.com |
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kempshark Newbie
Joined: 07 Jul 2008 Posts: 42 Location: St Petersburg, FL
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Posted: Jul 07 2012 Post subject: |
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Do you drain the can of pineapple? The recipe mentions subbing juice from the can of pineapple for the water, but it never mentions draining the pineapple? |
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Griffin BBQ Pro
Joined: 03 Nov 2006 Posts: 801 Location: Dallas, Texas
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Posted: Jul 09 2012 Post subject: |
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If using canned pineapple, then yes, drain it. If you want more of a pineapple taste in the cake itself, sub some of the drained pineapple juice instead of the water called for. Sorry that wasn't clear. _________________ www.griffinsgrub.wordpress.com |
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kempshark Newbie
Joined: 07 Jul 2008 Posts: 42 Location: St Petersburg, FL
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Posted: Jul 09 2012 Post subject: |
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No problem....thanks for the clarification. The cake looks awesome, by the way. I will definitely be trying this.....dutch oven or not. |
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Big Bears BBQ BBQ Super Pro
Joined: 26 Jul 2008 Posts: 1184 Location: Hillsdale,Mich.
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Posted: Jul 19 2012 Post subject: |
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That looks great ........ |
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Ronny Grady
Joined: 22 Jul 2012 Posts: 6
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Posted: Jul 22 2012 Post subject: |
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I've cooked three pineapple upside down cakes this summer.
I use the old school charcoal method. I have only used pineapple slices, not chunked pineapple. Yours with chunked pineapple and pecans looks like a great addition. I'm defintely a fan of using the pineapple juice in the cake mix though
The first was a flop, i used 6 coals on the bottom and 18 on the top for 40 minutes.
I had to save this one indoors in the oven. Nearly total failure.
The next try i was camping so no fallback option. i used 10 coals on the bottom and 18 on the top for 60 minutes.
Definitely worked out well. Even the vegitarians on our camp trip enjoyed it.
I'll hunt for try #3.
My favorite part of serving the cake is the presentation -> slamming the oven on a picknick table.
I EDITED THE PHOTO SIZE - I HOPE IT WORKS THIS TIME & DOES NOT CRASH YOUR FORUM, LET ME KNOW.
Last edited by Ronny Grady on Jul 23 2012; edited 1 time in total |
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SoEzzy BBQ Super All Star

Joined: 13 Oct 2006 Posts: 13183 Location: SLC, UT
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Posted: Jul 22 2012 Post subject: |
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Ronny Grady please read PMPNLT650pxOTLS! _________________ Here's a change Robert.
I still work here! |
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ChuckieD BBQ Super Pro

Joined: 07 Oct 2009 Posts: 1129
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Posted: Aug 24 2012 Post subject: |
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Griffin,
Nice work on the cake bro!
Was it 350 on the dome or plate setter? _________________ SEE YA!
Chuckie D.
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The Old Brick Barbecue Project! |
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SoEzzy BBQ Super All Star

Joined: 13 Oct 2006 Posts: 13183 Location: SLC, UT
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Posted: Aug 24 2012 Post subject: |
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Ronny Grady wrote: |
I EDITED THE PHOTO SIZE - I HOPE IT WORKS THIS TIME & DOES NOT CRASH YOUR FORUM, LET ME KNOW. |
Yes they are fine now, thanks for your understanding! _________________ Here's a change Robert.
I still work here! |
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Griffin BBQ Pro
Joined: 03 Nov 2006 Posts: 801 Location: Dallas, Texas
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Posted: Aug 30 2012 Post subject: |
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chuckied wrote: | Griffin,
Nice work on the cake bro!
Was it 350 on the dome or plate setter? |
Sorry for the delay in responding. I've been out of the country for the last week. It was 350 dome temp. _________________ www.griffinsgrub.wordpress.com |
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ChuckieD BBQ Super Pro

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Swarty
Joined: 10 Feb 2013 Posts: 9
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SoEzzy BBQ Super All Star

Joined: 13 Oct 2006 Posts: 13183 Location: SLC, UT
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Posted: Feb 17 2013 Post subject: |
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Swarty please read PMPNLT650pxOTLS! _________________ Here's a change Robert.
I still work here! |
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Swarty
Joined: 10 Feb 2013 Posts: 9
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Posted: Feb 18 2013 Post subject: trying picture again! |
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After, a day I think I have it, ended up loading the photo bucket app to my I-phone
Going to try another cook today will try to make prettier!
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Swarty
Joined: 10 Feb 2013 Posts: 9
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Posted: Feb 19 2013 Post subject: tried again |
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Much better this time, thank's for the recipe! Went over very well!
Swarty |
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