Description
With tons of cherries and pineapple flavor, this easy classic pineapple upside down cake recipe is soft, golden, and perfect for any event.
Ingredients
¼ cup unsalted butter
¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
20 ounces pineapple slices (12 slices), juices reserved
28 maraschino cherries, halved
1 (15.25-ounce) vanilla cake mix, sifted
1 cup pineapple juice (fill with water if not full)
3 large eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray.
2. Place butter in the pan and melt in the oven for 4–5 minutes.
3. Mix brown sugar and salt; sprinkle over melted butter evenly.
4. Arrange pineapple slices over the sugar mixture and place cherries in the centers and between slices.
5. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pineapple juice, eggs, oil, and vanilla.
6. Mix for about 2 minutes until smooth and pour over fruit.
7. Bake 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Run a knife around the edges, then invert onto a platter while warm.
9. Remove the pan and cool before serving.
10. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Drain pineapple well before layering to avoid soggy spots. Store covered at room temperature up to 2 days or refrigerate for 5. Reheat gently before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 378
- Sugar: 41g
- Sodium: 337mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.4g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 51mg