Description
Indulge in the vibrant sweetness of this Pineapple Upside Down Cake, where caramelized pineapple and fluffy vanilla cake meet effortlessly. Made conveniently with a box mix, this dessert is ideal for summer gatherings or cozy family dinners. Each slice offers a burst of tropical flavor that will transport you to sun-kissed shores. Perfectly moist and visually stunning, it’s sure to impress at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices, well-drained
- 1 jar (10 oz) maraschino cherries
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle brown sugar evenly on the bottom of the dish. Arrange pineapple slices and place maraschino cherries in between.
- In a large bowl, combine yellow cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter over the arranged pineapples and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg