Super Easy Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe

Get ready to devour slices of sunshine with this unbelievably easy pineapple upside-down cake! This simple recipe delivers a moist, delicious cake with a caramelized pineapple topping that's guaranteed to impress. Perfect for beginner bakers and experienced dessert enthusiasts alike.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 387.4 kcal
Protein 7g
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Ingredients for Super Easy Pineapple Upside Down Cake

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How to Make Super Easy Pineapple Upside Down Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, butter, and pineapple juice. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved.
  3. Arrange pineapple rings and maraschino cherries in the bottom of the prepared pan. Pour the brown sugar mixture evenly over the fruit.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  6. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  8. Pour the batter evenly over the pineapple mixture in the pan.
  9. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

172g

Fat

21g

Carbs

19g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Super Easy Pineapple Upside Down Cake?

Super Easy Pineapple Upside Down Cake takes about 100 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 80 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Super Easy Pineapple Upside Down Cake?

Super Easy Pineapple Upside Down Cake has approximately 387.4 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 19 g carbohydrates and 24 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Super Easy Pineapple Upside Down Cake?

The key ingredients for Super Easy Pineapple Upside Down Cake are Yellow Cake Mix, Eggs, Oil, Pineapple Slices In Juice, Cinnamon, Nutmeg. See the full list with measurements above.

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