Throwback Thursday: Upside-Down Cakes

The last time you might have seen a cake like this one was at Great Aunt Winnie's annual Easter potluck. We bet it looked something like this, with saccharine rings of syrupy canned pineapple and radioactive-red Maraschino cherries.

But it doesn't have to be that way. Upside-down cakes made with fruits that aren't drenched in heavy, sticky syrups make great desserts, especially for dinner parties. Don't believe us? Flip one right-side up in front of your guests. The grand reveal will draw oohs and aahs.

Plum Upside-Down Cake 

Cranberry Upside-Down Cake

Apple-Cinnamon Upside-Down Cake

Light Pineapple Upside-Down Cake