Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Servings 8 slices
slices
This vintage pineapple upside down cake recipe with cake mix features a light, airy butter cake topped with a sweet caramel sauce, pineapples, and cherries.
Equipment
- 1 Deep Dish Pie Plate
Ingredients
Pineapple Topping
- ¼ Cup butter
- ½ Cup brown sugar
- 20 oz can of sliced pineapple rings
- 7 maraschino cherries
Cake
- 13.25 oz yellow cake mix
- 1/3 Cup vegetable oil may be different, follow box directions
- 3 large eggs may be different, follow box directions
- 1 Cup water may be different, follow box directions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚ F.
- Melt the butter. Pour into a deep dish pie plate. Add brown sugar and 2 Tablespoons of pineapple juice. Whisk together.
- Arrange the pineapples and cherries in the pie plate on top of the butter mixture.
- Prepare the batter for the cake based on the directions on the box. Slowly pour over the pineapples and cherries.
- Bake in a preheated 350˚ F oven for 40-50 minutes or until the cake tests are done by inserting a toothpick in the middle.
- Let stand for 5 minutes. Invert onto a serving plate. Wait 3 minutes before lifting the pie plate off the cake. Serve warm.
Notes
Expert Tip: To ensure the best pineapple upside down cake, keep a close eye on the cake after the 25-minute mark. If it starts to brown too much on top, add a layer of foil sprayed with cooking spray to prevent overbrowning. This will help maintain the perfect color and texture of your dessert. The cake will rise quite a bit but that's ok, use a toothpick in the middle to see when it's done.
Refrigerate: After you've enjoyed serving your classic pineapple upside-down cake, any leftovers should be stored in the refrigerator. Make sure your cake is cool, then place it in an airtightly sealed container. It can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days, maintaining its delicious flavor and moist cake batter.
Freeze: Unfortunately, this old fashioned pineapple upside down cake does not freeze well. The texture of the pineapple slices and the moistness of the cake batter don't hold up to freezing and thaw, which can affect the overall quality and flavor of the dessert.
Reheat Instructions: When you're ready to enjoy another slice of the best pineapple upside down cake, simply let it come to room temperature on your serving platter. If you prefer it warm, you can also gently reheat it in the oven at a low temperature.
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 433kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 419mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 316IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 2mg