Easy Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Health score
1%
Easy Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
100 min.
12
343kcal

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Indulge in the delightful sweetness of an Easy Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, a classic dessert that brings a tropical twist to any gathering. This cake is not only visually stunning with its vibrant pineapple rings and bright maraschino cherries, but it also offers a perfect balance of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. The rich, buttery base combined with the caramelized brown sugar topping creates a luscious layer that complements the juicy pineapple beautifully.

Whether you're hosting a family dinner, celebrating a special occasion, or simply craving a sweet treat, this cake is sure to impress. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser in under two hours. The best part? It’s incredibly easy to make, thanks to the convenience of a boxed cake mix, allowing you to focus on enjoying the moment rather than stressing in the kitchen.

Serve it warm for a comforting dessert or let it cool for a refreshing slice on a warm day. Either way, this Easy Pineapple Upside-Down Cake is a delightful way to satisfy your sweet tooth and bring a taste of the tropics to your table. So gather your loved ones, and get ready to enjoy a slice of paradise!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup butter 
  • cup brown sugar packed
  • 20  pineapple rings drained canned
  • oz maraschino cherries drained ( 18 cherries)
  • box cake mix yellow

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Melt butter in 13x9-inch pan in oven.
  2. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over melted butter. Arrange pineapple slices on brown sugar.
  3. Place cherry in center of each pineapple slice, and arrange remaining cherries around slices; press gently into brown sugar.
  4. Add enough water to reserved pineapple juice to measure 1 cup. Make cake batter as directed on box, substituting pineapple juice mixture for the water.
  5. Pour batter over pineapple and cherries.
  6. Bake 40 to 46 minutes (44 to 53 minutes for dark or nonstick pan) or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately run knife around side of pan to loosen cake.
  7. Place heatproof serving plate upside down onto pan; turn plate and pan over. Leave pan over cake 5 minutes so brown sugar topping can drizzle over cake; remove pan. Cool 30 minutes.
  8. Serve warm or cool. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories343kcal
Protein2.47%
Fat13.21%
Carbs84.32%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.17
Glycemic Load
0
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.8621738630792%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:342.51kcal
17.13%
Fat:5.17g
7.95%
Saturated Fat:3.14g
19.64%
Carbohydrates:74.23g
24.74%
Net Carbohydrates:72.02g
26.19%
Sugar:55.48g
61.65%
Cholesterol:10.17mg
3.39%
Sodium:350.71mg
15.25%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.17g
4.34%
Phosphorus:142.5mg
14.25%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.11%
Calcium:130.11mg
13.01%
Vitamin C:8.93mg
10.82%
Fiber:2.21g
8.82%
Folate:34.37µg
8.59%
Copper:0.16mg
8.08%
Iron:1.35mg
7.52%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.12%
Vitamin B3:1.29mg
6.45%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.64%
Magnesium:20.87mg
5.22%
Manganese:0.1mg
4.79%
Potassium:166.54mg
4.76%
Vitamin E:0.53mg
3.55%
Vitamin A:172.06IU
3.44%
Selenium:1.97µg
2.81%
Vitamin K:2.46µg
2.34%
Vitamin B5:0.19mg
1.94%
Zinc:0.26mg
1.72%