Scout Camp Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe

Relive your favorite Girl Scout camp memories with this ridiculously easy and delicious Pineapple Upside-Down Cake! Perfect for camping trips or a quick weeknight dessert, these individual foil packs are ready in minutes. Melty brown sugar, juicy pineapple, and moist cake – pure campfire magic!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 789.6 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Scout Camp Pineapple Upside Down Cake

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How to Make Scout Camp Pineapple Upside Down Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) or prepare your campfire embers.
  2. Slice the cake into 12 even pieces (approximately 1-inch thick slices).
  3. Tear off 12 equally sized pieces of heavy-duty aluminum foil (approximately 12x12 inches).
  4. Lightly spray each piece of foil with cooking spray.
  5. Place 1 slice of cake in the center of each piece of foil.
  6. Top each cake slice with a heaping tablespoon (about 1.5 tablespoons) of drained pineapple chunks.
  7. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of brown sugar over the pineapple on each foil packet.
  8. Dot 1 tablespoon of butter on top of the brown sugar.
  9. Carefully fold the foil over the cake, pineapple, brown sugar, and butter to create a sealed packet.
  10. **For campfire cooking:** Place foil packets directly on hot embers and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the butter is melted and the topping is bubbly. Turn occasionally to ensure even heating.
  11. **For oven baking:** Place foil packets on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through and the topping is bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

211g

Fat

114g

Carbs

36g