Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Indulge in the timeless classic of a Pineapple Upside-Down Cake. It's a perfect dessert that combines a medley of sweet caramelized pineapples with rich, moist cake. With just a few ingredients, you can easily prepare this stunning dessert that will delight your taste buds and impress your guests.

Ingredients

📦 1 box of yellow cake mix (prepare according to box directions)
🍍 1 20oz can of pineapple slices
🍒 Maraschino cherries (about 12)
🧈 2 tablespoons of butter, sliced
🍯 3 tablespoons of brown sugar
🧴 Butter spray for the cake pan

Instructions

1- Preheat Oven:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2- Prepare Cake Pan:

Generously spray a cake pan with butter spray to prevent sticking.

3- Caramel Layer:

Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of brown sugar evenly on the bottom of the prepared cake pan.
Distribute the 2 tablespoons of sliced butter over the brown sugar.
Place the pan in the preheated oven for 5 minutes or until the butter has melted.

4- Prepare Cake Mix:

While the butter is melting, prepare your yellow cake mix. Follow the directions on the box but substitute the water with the juice from the canned pineapples.

5- Assemble the Cake:

Remove the pan from the oven, ensuring the brown sugar and butter are well combined at the bottom.
Arrange the pineapple slices over the caramel layer, fitting about 6 slices.
Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple ring.
Pour the prepared cake batter evenly over the pineapple and cherries.

6- Bake:

Place the pan in the oven and bake for about 35 minutes, or as directed on your cake mix box for a similar cake type.

7- Cooling and Serving:

Once baked, let the cake cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. Then, carefully flip the cake onto a serving platter to reveal the beautiful caramelized fruit topping. Let it cool a bit more before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8-10 slices
Calories: 320
Proteins: 3g
Fats: 12g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Equipment: Cake pan, mixing bowls, whisk, or electric mixer