National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day 2023: Date, History, Facts, Activities

The annual celebration of National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day on April 20 encourages you to indulge in this tropical delicacy. If you have never tasted this dessert, there is no longer any justification. It has been deemed one of the most popular recipes of the 20th century, and there are a multitude of variations to suit any taste. For instance, if you want to increase the tropical flavour of this dish, add a dash of dark rum to the batter. Read on for additional ideas on how to celebrate this holiday.

The background of National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day

While the origins of National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day are unknown, the dessert’s history is well-documented and widely celebrated.

Hundreds of years ago, fruit desserts were cooked over open flames in cast-iron skillets. Any type of fruit would yield a cake with a delicious flavour. After cooking, the pan would be inverted to disclose a beautiful display of caramelised fruit on top, with fruit lining the bottom of the pan and cake batter added on top.

Because the earliest cast-iron skillets had legs, they were nicknamed “spiders.” At this time, the cakes were commonly referred to as’spider cakes.’ When ovens became commonplace in American homes, skillets lost their legs and transitioned to a flat-bottomed pan that fit more readily in the ovens.

The Hawaiian Pineapple Company sponsored a competition in 1925 to discover the best pineapple recipes. With “Good Housekeeping” and “McCall’s” magazines promoting the competition, more than 60,000 entries were submitted. Only 2,500 of those recipes were for pineapple upside-down cake. The popularity of the cake skyrocketed after 100 of the winning recipes were published in a cookbook the following year.

Try your hand at this relatively easy-to-prepare dessert and celebrate with your friends, as pineapple upside-down cake is still a popular dessert today.

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Activities on National Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Day

Discover how to slice a pineapple.

In every pineapple upside-down cake recipe, canned pineapple rings are perfectly acceptable, but nothing surpasses fresh pineapple. In addition, slicing your own pineapple is an adventure in and of itself. Check online for information on how to cut a fresh pineapple, whether in rings for this dessert or in smaller portions for cooking.

Give it to a neighbour.

If you are seeking a simple and transportable confection, look no further than pineapple upside-down cake, which can be prepared in advance. You can create these to bring to a potluck or give as a present. It is always appreciated.

Bring out your pineapple-themed dishware.

As today is a day of celebration and sharing, use pineapple-themed serving pieces. Today is an excellent day to make a purchase if you don’t already have anything. There are serving trays, bowls, pie cutters, napkins, and numerous other options that enhance the appearance of the table and the experience of serving visitors.

5 FUN FACTS ABOUT PINEAPPLES

Annually, just under 28 million tonnes of pineapples are produced worldwide, with Costa Rica being the largest supplier to the United States.

86% of fresh pineapple purée is water.

Pineapples are laden with vitamin C and antioxidants.

A pineapple is not a singular fruit but rather a collection of berries that grew together.

Once harvested, pineapple ceases to mature, so it remains as ripe as the day it was harvested.

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