Description
Indulge in a classic dessert with this Pineapple Upside Down Cake recipe. Moist and flavorful, this cake features a layer of caramelized pineapple, cherries, and a tender yellow cake base. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Caramel Topping:
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
Fruit Layer:
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices in juice (reserve juice)
- about 10 pineapple rings
- 18 maraschino cherries (drained)
Cake:
- 1 box (approx. 15 oz) yellow cake mix
- eggs, oil, and water as directed on the box (use reserved pineapple juice in place of some water)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Place butter in a 13×9-inch baking dish and melt in the oven for 5–7 minutes.
- Prepare Topping: Sprinkle brown sugar over melted butter. Arrange pineapple slices and cherries on top.
- Prepare Cake: Mix yellow cake batter according to package, using pineapple juice. Pour over fruit.
- Bake: Bake for 40–45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Invert onto a plate after cooling.
Notes
- Use all pineapple juice for extra flavor in the cake mix.
- Pat pineapple rings dry to prevent excess moisture.
- Brush warm apricot jam on the fruit after baking for a glossy finish.
- Cake can be made ahead and stored at room temperature or chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 319
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 162 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 61 mg
