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Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe

This Pineapple Upside Down Cake is a nostalgic treat! With caramelized fruit on a fluffy cake, it's perfect for any celebration.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Celebration, Classic, Easy
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

For the Topping:

  • 2 cans crushed pineapple 20 oz, with juice drained
  • 28 maraschino cherries divided
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar

For the Cake:

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 8 pineapple rings fresh or canned

Instructions

  • Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking.
  • Step 2: In your baking pan, melt the unsalted butter in the oven. Remove and sprinkle brown sugar over the butter.
  • Step 3: Layer the pineapple rings on the brown sugar and place a maraschino cherry in each ring.
  • Step 4: In a mixing bowl, prepare the yellow cake mix according to package instructions.
  • Step 5: Pour the cake batter over the arranged pineapple and cherries in the pan.
  • Step 6: Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Step 7: Cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a platter to serve.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rubber spatula
  • Oven mitts

Notes

  • Drain the crushed pineapple thoroughly to avoid a soggy cake.
  • Let the cake cool before inverting to allow caramel to set.
  • Avoid overmixing the batter for a tender cake.
  • Check your oven temperature with a thermometer for accuracy.