Description
Indulge in the irresistible charm of pineapple upside down cake made easy with boxed cake mix. This delightful dessert features caramelized pineapple rings and maraschino cherries nestled atop a moist yellow cake, creating a beautiful presentation that’s perfect for any occasion. The sweet, buttery aroma wafts through your kitchen, inviting everyone to gather around for a slice of nostalgia. Whether it’s a family gathering or a spontaneous get-together, this cake will be the star of the show!
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix (15.25 oz)
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 can fresh pineapple rings (about 14 oz)
- 8 maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with nonstick spray.
- Melt ½ cup butter in the prepared pan over low heat. Sprinkle 1 cup brown sugar evenly over butter until combined.
- Arrange fresh pineapple rings over the brown sugar mixture and tuck maraschino cherries into each ring.
- In a mixing bowl, combine boxed cake mix with required eggs and water as per package instructions; blend until smooth.
- Pour batter over the pineapple arrangement, smoothing out lumps. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool for about 10 minutes before carefully flipping onto a serving plate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating spices like cinnamon or nutmeg into the batter. Feel free to swap out pineapples for peaches or cherries if you’re feeling adventurous! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.