Decadent Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Decadent Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

75 mins
easy
12 servings

A show-stopping dessert featuring juicy pineapple, sweet cherries, and a moist cake, perfect for any occasion.

CakeDessertPineapple

Equipment Needed

  • 9x13 inch Baking Pan
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 0.25 cupButter(Unsalted butter, softened)
  • 1.00 cupPacked Brown Sugar(For a richer flavor)
  • 1.00 can (20 oz)Pineapple Slices(Drained, juice reserved)
  • 18.00 piecesMaraschino Cherries(Pitted, drained)
  • 1.00 boxYellow Cake Mix(Super Moist)
  • 0.50 cupVegetable Oil(As per cake mix instructions)
  • 2.00 largeEggs(As per cake mix instructions)

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Melt butter in the pan. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the melted butter.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Arrange pineapple slices over the brown sugar.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

4

Place a cherry in the center of each pineapple slice and arrange remaining cherries around the slices.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Add reserved pineapple juice to a measuring cup until it reaches 1 cup.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

6

Combine cake mix, oil, and eggs according to box instructions, substituting pineapple juice for water.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

7

Pour the batter evenly over the pineapple and cherries.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

8

Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Estimated time: 40 minutes

9

Invert the cake onto a serving plate and let it cool for 10 minutes.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

10

Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Estimated time: 5 minutes