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Easy Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

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A classic Easy Pineapple Upside-Down Cake featuring buttery caramelized brown sugar topping, sweet pineapple rings, and cherries baked into a soft yellow cake. This nostalgic dessert flips beautifully after baking for a glossy, fruity finish.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple slices in juice, drained (juice reserved)
  • 18 maraschino cherries, drained
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • Reserved pineapple juice plus enough water to make 1 cup liquid

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (325°F if using a dark pan).
  2. Melt butter in a 13×9-inch baking pan in the oven.
  3. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over melted butter.
  4. Arrange pineapple slices over the sugar mixture and place cherries in the centers and gaps.
  5. Mix cake mix, eggs, oil, and pineapple juice mixture until smooth.
  6. Pour batter over pineapple layer evenly.
  7. Bake 40–46 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Loosen edges, invert onto a platter, and carefully flip cake.
  9. Let rest 5 minutes before removing pan, then cool before serving.

Notes

  • Flip cake while still warm to prevent sticking.
  • Drain pineapple well to avoid soggy topping.
  • Best served slightly warm for optimal texture.
  • Can be customized with nuts or coconut.
  • Not ideal for freezing due to fruit topping.

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