Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipes (2024)

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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 co*cktail 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).

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.)

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

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

~Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes from Cook IT Allergy Free (this site is no longer active so I’ve included the link via the Wayback Machine internet archive) ~ gluten free with dairy-free, egg-free, refined sugar-free, vegan options

~ 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

~ 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 ofThe Everything Guide to Living Gluten-Free: The Ultimate Cooking, Diet, and Lifestyle Guide for Gluten-Free Families!)

~ 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.)

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

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

~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 EnjoyandThe First Year: Celiac Disease and Living Gluten-Free: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed.)

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

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

~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 ofThe Low-FODMAP Cookbook: 100 Delicious, Gut-Friendly Recipes for IBS and other Digestive Disorders.)

~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 ofChocolate-Covered Katie: Over 80 Delicious Recipes That Are Secretly Good for You.)

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.)

~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.)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.)

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