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Easy Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

This Easy Pineapple Upside Down Cake recipe is a classic dessert that combines the rich flavors of caramelized brown sugar, butter, and juicy pineapple slices atop a moist yellow or vanilla cake. Perfect for any occasion, this quick and simple recipe yields a beautiful and delicious cake with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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For the Topping

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 can sliced pineapples (in juice), drained

For the Cake Batter

  • 1 box yellow or vanilla cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup water (or milk)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Melt the butter and mix it thoroughly with the brown sugar directly in the bottom of a 9-inch round baking pan to create the caramel base.
  2. Arrange Pineapples: Drain the pineapple slices and neatly arrange them over the caramel mixture in the prepared pan, ensuring even coverage for a beautiful presentation.
  3. Mix Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, water (or milk), and vegetable oil. Stir gently until all ingredients are just combined to avoid overmixing.
  4. Pour Batter and Bake: Pour the prepared cake batter evenly over the pineapple slices and caramel in the baking pan. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  5. Cool and Invert: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully invert the cake onto a serving platter so that the pineapple topping is displayed on top. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can add maraschino cherries between pineapple slices before pouring the batter.
  • Use room temperature eggs and ingredients for better batter consistency.
  • If you prefer a richer cake, substitute water with whole milk.
  • Allowing the cake to cool slightly before inverting prevents the caramel from sticking to the pan.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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