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Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

  • Author: Sarah
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

This timeless pineapple upside-down cake features sweet caramelized pineapple and cherries baked in a soft and fluffy cake. Made in a cast iron skillet, it’s a beautiful and easy dessert that will impress your guests and quickly become a favorite.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple rings
  • 1/4 cup water, or as needed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package white cake mix
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
  • 7 maraschino cherries

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Drain the canned pineapple and measure the juice. Add water if needed to make 1 cup of liquid. Set aside 7 pineapple rings and the juice for the recipe.
  3. Melt the butter in a 10- or 11-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the melted butter. Arrange 6 pineapple rings around the edge of the skillet and 1 in the center. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each ring.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, reserved pineapple juice, vegetable oil, and egg whites. Beat the mixture with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes, until smooth.
  6. Carefully pour the prepared batter over the arranged pineapple and cherries in the skillet, spreading it evenly.
  7. Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 25–28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the skillet for 10 minutes, but not longer to prevent sticking. Run a spatula around the edges to loosen the cake.
  9. Place a serving plate over the skillet. Carefully flip the skillet to release the cake onto the plate. If any pineapple or caramel sticks to the skillet, gently transfer it back onto the cake.

Notes

Use pineapple juice instead of water in the cake mix for extra flavor. Store the cake at room temperature for 1–2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 399
  • Sugar: 40g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 59g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: pineapple, dessert, cake, retro

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