Description
Pineapple Upside Down Cake is a nostalgic dessert featuring caramelized pineapple rings and cherries atop a moist yellow cake, baked in a Bundt or round pan and flipped for a stunning presentation.
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 stick (8 tbsp) butter, halved & melted
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 20 oz can crushed pineapple in 100% juice (or blended tidbits)
- 1 can pineapple rings (for the top)
- 1 small jar maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
- Pour half the melted butter into your prepared Bundt pan (or 9‑inch round). Brush the butter along the bottom and sides.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the melted butter.
- Arrange pineapple rings on the butter‑sugar layer and place a maraschino cherry in the center of each ring.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, crushed pineapple (with juice), and remaining melted butter. Beat on medium for 1 minute, then on high for 1 minute.
- Pour the batter evenly over the pineapple layer.
- Bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for at least 15 minutes, then carefully invert onto a serving platter so the pineapple rings are now on top.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use shredded coconut or chopped nuts between the pineapple layer and batter for a tropical twist.
- Substitute half the eggs with applesauce or mashed banana for a lighter texture.
- Try an alternative cake mix flavor (such as coconut or pineapple) to enhance the theme.
- For a rum‑flavored version, add 1 teaspoon of rum extract to the batter.
- When using fresh pineapple, cut thin slices and pat dry to avoid excess moisture; excess liquid can make the cake soggy. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
