Description
This delightful Pineapple Upside Down Cake comes together in about 45 minutes, using cake mix for a quick and easy dessert that your family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (20 oz) sliced pineapple, with juice
- 10 Maraschino cherries
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 box (15.25 oz) cake mix (French vanilla)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup pineapple juice (or water)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spray a 9-inch by 13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and pour it into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar over the melted butter, spreading it evenly.
- Arrange the pineapple slices on top of the brown sugar mixture.
- Place a Maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple slice.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and reserved pineapple juice. Mix on low speed until smooth.
- Pour the batter gently over the pineapple and cherries.
- Bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then invert onto a serving platter.
- Slice and serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
This cake can be easily customized with different fruits or cake mixes. Perfect for quick family gatherings or last-minute dessert planning!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg