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Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Pineapple Upside Down Cake pairs a moist pineapple-flavored cake with an irresistible layer of buttery caramelized pineapple slices and cherries. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake, easy cake recipe, pineapple cake, upside down cake
Servings: 12
Calories: 373kcal
Author: Kasey Schwartz

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ⅔ cup packed brown sugar
  • 9 slices of canned pineapple juice reserved
  • 9 maraschino cherries stems removed
  • 1 box of yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup reserved pineapple juice add water to reach 1 cup if needed
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 3 large eggs

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Pour the butter into the baking dish and add the brown sugar, spreading to evenly cover the entire dish.
  • Place the pineapple rings into the dish over the brown sugar. Place a cherry in the center of each pineapple.
  • Prepare the cake mix with the reserved pineapple juice, butter, and eggs. Pour the batter into the baking dish to cover the pineapple and cherries.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Place a heatproof plate or platter on top of the baking dish and carefully turn it over. Leave the plate on top for a few minutes to allow the sauce to drain. Remove the baking dish.
  • Cool the cake for 30 minutes. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 535IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 1mg