Signature Pineapple Bourbon Upside-Down Cake™

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Classic Southern Tradition • Kentucky Bourbon • Caramelized Pineapple

A beloved classic receives a luxurious Coastal Cottage Gourmet transformation in our Pineapple Bourbon Upside-Down Cake™. Inspired by generations of Southern baking, this handcrafted dessert combines buttery caramelized pineapple with premium Kentucky bourbon, creating a cake that is both nostalgic and elegantly refined.

Each cake begins with a rich layer of sweet pineapple rings and maraschino cherries slowly caramelized in butter and brown sugar until they develop a beautiful amber glaze. As the cake bakes, those flavors gently infuse a moist, buttery vanilla cake that is delicately enhanced with Maker's Mark Bourbon.

We selected Maker's Mark because of its distinctive soft red winter wheat grain bill, which replaces the rye commonly found in many bourbons. This creates an exceptionally smooth, mellow bourbon with notes of vanilla, caramel, honey, toasted oak, and baking spice—flavors that beautifully complement the sweetness of caramelized pineapple without overpowering the fruit. The bourbon enhances the cake's richness while allowing the tropical flavors to remain the star of every bite.

For an even more decadent presentation, our signature Double Layer Celebration Cake features two moist bourbon-infused cake layers finished with a crystal-clear bourbon glaze that gently cascades over the top, adding brilliant shine and another layer of bourbon-infused flavor.

Whether served warm with vanilla ice cream or enjoyed with a freshly brewed cup of coffee, the Pineapple Bourbon Upside-Down Cake is an elegant expression of Southern comfort and Coastal Cottage Gourmet craftsmanship.

Signature Flavor Notes

• Moist buttery vanilla cake

• Infused with Maker's Mark Kentucky Bourbon

• Caramelized pineapple and maraschino cherries

• Rich brown sugar butter glaze

• Notes of vanilla, honey, caramel, toasted oak, and warm baking spices

• Optional crystal-clear bourbon finishing glaze

• Handcrafted in small batches using premium ingredients

• Signature Coastal Cottage Gourmet flavor layering

Perfect Pairings

Enjoy alongside:

• Freshly brewed coffee

• Espresso or cappuccino

• Vanilla bean ice cream

• Butter pecan ice cream

• Salted caramel gelato

• Fresh whipped cream

• Maker's Mark Bourbon served neat

• Toasted pecans

Why Maker's Mark?

Not all bourbons complement fruit equally. We chose Maker's Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon because its wheated mash bill produces a softer, smoother profile than traditional high-rye bourbons. Gentle notes of vanilla, caramel, honey, toasted oak, and subtle spice naturally enhance the buttery caramel and sweet pineapple without masking their bright tropical character.

The result is a perfectly balanced dessert where every ingredient has a purpose—rich enough for bourbon enthusiasts, yet approachable enough for those discovering bourbon-inspired desserts for the first time.

A Southern Classic, Elevated

Our Pineapple Bourbon Upside-Down Cake™ honors one of America's most cherished cakes while introducing the complexity of premium Kentucky bourbon. The marriage of caramelized fruit, buttery cake, and carefully selected bourbon creates a dessert that is comforting, sophisticated, and unforgettable.

Whether shared at a family gathering, holiday celebration, or elegant dinner party, this cake proves that timeless classics can become extraordinary with thoughtful craftsmanship and exceptional ingredients.

Coastal Cottage Gourmet™ — The Art of Flavor. Savor It.