Gluten Free Pineapple Upside Down Cake Traybake - Coeliac Sanctuary

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Posted On: 27th July 2025

Looking for a retro dessert but gluten free? This pineapple upside down traybake is the perfect throwback treat—made gluten free and ideal for coeliacs and gluten intolerances. With a soft, golden sponge and caramelised pineapple topping, it’s a simple, classic bake that's great for sharing at parties, afternoon tea, or just as a nostalgic family pudding. Easy to make and full of flavour, it’s a must try for anyone! It can also be made dairy free by using a dairy free margarine.

Gluten Free Pineapple Upside Down Cake Traybake

Ingredients

Caramelised topping
75g dark brown sugar
75g margarine

Cake
7-8 rings pineapple
7-8 glace cherries
225g margarine
225g caster sugar
225g gluten free self raising flour
4 large eggs
2-3tbsp pineapple juice

Preparation Time: 15 Mins
Cooking Time: 50 Mins

This recipe contains

Dairy

Method

1. In a large bowl, cream together the brown sugar and margarine.

2. Line a 10 inch' square baking tin with greaseproof paper and spread the butter and sugar mix on the base of the tin, press rings of pineapple into the mix and half where necessary to fill the gaps, pop a glace cherry in the centre of each ring.

3. Cream margarine and caster sugar and then alternately add some gluten free flour and an eggs, beating between each addition until all the gluten free flour and eggs have been added, then beat in the reserved pineapple juice from the can to the cake mix.

4. Spoon the mix on top of the pineapple and spread over. Bake on gas mark 5 for 40-50 mins until golden and skewer comes out clean.

5. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5-10 mins before turning out and removing the greaseproof, the bottom now becomes the top.

6. Slice into 9 pieces and serve!

This recipe makes 9 slices
Nutritional info per Slice