This easy pineapple upside down cake with cake mix has a buttery brown sugar topping, sweet pineapple rings, and bright maraschino cherries. A no-fuss 9x13 dessert that comes together with simple pantry ingredients in about an hour.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple slices in juice
- 1 jar (6 ounces) maraschino cherries without stems, drained and patted dry
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Coat a 9x13 baking pan lightly with non-stick spray and set aside.
- Stir together melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Pour into the bottom of the cake pan and spread evenly with a spatula.6 Tablespoons unsalted butter, ¾ cup light brown sugar
- Drain pineapple slices, reserving the juice. Pat slices dry with paper towels.1 can (20 ounces) pineapple slices in juice
- Arrange pineapple slices and cherries in the pan. Place 4 rings down the middle and 2 on either side, with cherries in the center of each ring and tucked in the gaps.1 jar (6 ounces) maraschino cherries without stems
- Add water to the reserved pineapple juice until you have 1 cup of liquid.
- Prepare cake mix according to the box, substituting the pineapple juice mixture for the water. Pour batter evenly over the pineapple and cherries.1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix, ½ cup vegetable oil, 3 large eggs
- Bake 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Immediately run a thin knife or offset spatula around the edges of the cake to loosen. Place a heatproof platter over the pan and flip. Wait 5 minutes before lifting the pan off.
- Allow to cool for 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
A light metal cake pan is best. Dark metal pans can over-brown the bottom.
A baking sheet or sturdy cutting board works in place of a platter.
Storage: Cover tightly with plastic wrap or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Serve chilled or microwave briefly to warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 264IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 1mg
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