Description
Pineapple upside down cake made with box cake mix is a delightful treat that combines sweet, caramelized pineapples and cherries with a moist, fluffy cake. This nostalgic dessert is perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to casual weeknight dinners. With its vibrant colors and irresistible aroma, it’s sure to impress everyone at the table. Easy to prepare and adaptable with various fruits or toppings, this recipe will quickly become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15.25 oz) box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 (20 oz) can pineapple rings
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water or milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round baking pan.
- Melt butter in the prepared pan and mix with brown sugar until combined.
- Arrange pineapple rings over the sugar mixture, placing cherries in the center of each ring.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, and water/milk; mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter over the pineapple topping and smooth it out gently.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool slightly before flipping onto a serving platter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg