Best 12 Pineapple Upside Down Cake With Cake Mix Recipes

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Are you craving a delectable and easy-to-make dessert? Look no further than the classic pineapple upside down cake. This timeless treat combines the flavors of sweet pineapple, buttery cake, and a gooey caramel sauce for an unforgettable experience. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect pineapple upside down cake using the convenience of a cake mix. Let's explore the key steps and ingredients needed to achieve this delightful dessert.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN SKILLET CAKE



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Our pineapple upside-down cake is made the traditional way in a skillet for a gorgeous golden hue, but we've simplified the recipe, using yellow cake mix topped with sunny pineapple slices.

Provided by By Angie McGowan

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 pineapple slices in juice (from three 8-oz cans)
16 maraschino cherries
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1 cup pineapple juice (from can of pineapple)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Add melted butter to 12-inch cast iron or ovenproof skillet. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over butter. Arrange 8 pineapple slices in bottom of skillet. Cut remaining slices in half; arrange around inside edge of skillet. Place 1 cherry in center of each whole and half pineapple slice.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, pineapple juice, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed until moistened; beat 2 minutes on high speed. Pour into skillet over fruit.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until cake is golden brown and springs back when touched lightly in center.
  • Cool cake in skillet 5 to 10 minutes. Run knife around edge of cake to loosen. Place heatproof plate upside down over skillet; turn plate and skillet over. Remove skillet. Serve cake warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 150 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

MINI PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKES



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These individual pineapple upside-down cakes are an eye-catching addition to my holiday dessert table. A boxed cake mix makes them easy to bake anytime. -Cindy Colley, Othello, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple tidbits
12 maraschino cherries, halved
1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and butter until blended. Spoon into 24 greased muffin cups. Drain pineapple, reserving the juice; spoon pineapple into prepared cups. Place a cherry half cut side down in the center of each., In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, oil and reserved pineapple juice. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Spoon over pineapple, filling each cup three-fourths full., Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Immediately invert onto wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN BUNDT® CAKE



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A moist twist on the original pineapple upside-down cake.

Provided by Jamie Lowe

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Cherry Dessert Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray with flour
½ cup melted butter
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple rings
1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries
1 (18.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
¼ cup whole milk, or more as needed
⅓ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®) with cooking spray with flour.
  • Pour melted butter into the bottom of the prepared pan. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly on top. Drain pineapple rings over a measuring cup; reserve juice. Cut rings in half. Alternate placing halved pineapple rings and maraschino cherries around the pan. Set aside.
  • Combine cake mix and pudding mix in a large mixing bowl. Pour enough milk into the reserved pineapple juice to make 1 cup of liquid; add to cake and pudding mixture. Pour in vegetable oil. Mix on low speed, adding 1 egg at a time until blended. Increase speed to medium; mix until thoroughly combined and smooth, about 2 minutes. Pour batter over pineapples and cherries in the pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 33 to 40 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 62.6 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 476.9 mg, Sugar 37.3 g

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN DUMP CAKE



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This dump cake recipe is wonderful topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. It works well with gluten-free and sugar-free cake mixes too. -Karin Gatewood, Dallas, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup butter, divided
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 jar (6 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple tidbits or crushed pineapple, undrained
1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a microwave, melt 1/2 cup butter; stir in brown sugar. Spread evenly onto bottom of a greased 5-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle with cherries and pecans; top with pineapple. Sprinkle evenly with dry cake mix. Melt remaining butter; drizzle over top., Cook, covered, on high until fruit mixture is bubbly, about 2 hours. (To avoid scorching, rotate slow-cooker insert a half turn midway through cooking, lifting carefully with oven mitts.), Turn off slow cooker; let stand, uncovered, 30 minutes before serving. If desired, serve with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455 calories, Fat 22g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 418mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE FROM DOLE®



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Using a yellow cake mix, you can have this beautiful classic dessert ready to serve in under an hour.

Provided by Dole

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Dole Pineapple

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (20 ounce) can DOLE® Pineapple Slices
2 tablespoons margarine, melted
¼ cup packed brown sugar
8 cherries maraschino cherries
1 (9 ounce) package yellow cake mix

Steps:

  • Spray pan with non-stick cooking spray. Drain pineapple.
  • Stir together melted margarine and brown sugar in 8-inch cake pan. Place pineapple slices in sugar mixture. Place cherry in center of each pineapple slice and in the center of the pan.
  • Prepare cake mix according to the package directions. Pour cake batter evenly over pineapple.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F, 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool 5 minutes. Loosen edges and turn out onto serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.5 calories, Carbohydrate 42.1 g, Cholesterol 0.6 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 245.8 mg, Sugar 27.9 g

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE III



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This recipe for pineapple upside-down cake delivers a classic version of a favorite dessert in a 9x13-inch size.

Provided by BUCHKO

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple
¼ cup butter, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
5 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup shortening
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Grease a 9x13 inch pan and preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Drain crushed pineapple and reserve juice. Combine margarine, brown sugar, pineapple and 2 tablespoons pineapple juice. Spread onto the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan. Add enough water to remaining juice to make 1 1/3 cup of liquid. Set aside.
  • Combine flour and baking powder. Set aside.
  • Cream shortening and white sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, and beat for 1 minute. Add flour mixture alternately with juice, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
  • Pour over pineapple mixture in pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 5 minutes and then turn out.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 20.6 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 124.1 mg, Sugar 24.1 g

EASY PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Make and share this Easy Pineapple Upside-Down Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by RecipeNut

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18 ounce) box yellow cake mix
3 eggs (or as called for by your cake mix)
1/3 cup oil (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 1/3 cups water (or as called for by your cake mix)
1 cup dark brown sugar
1/4-1/2 cup butter
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple slices
1 (8 ounce) jar maraschino cherries (optional)
walnut halves (optional)

Steps:

  • Follow instructions on cake box for making an oblong single layer cake.
  • Prepare cake batter and set aside.
  • Cut up butter in small pieces and place all over the bottom of the oblong pan specified on cake box.
  • Sprinkle brown sugar generously over the butter.
  • Place pan on the stove (or in the oven) and heat slowly until butter and sugar melt to a liquid then remove from heat.
  • Evenly space the pineapple slices around the bottom of pan in the heated sugar and butter.
  • Place the cherries and nuts between the pineapple slices (Tho the cherries and nuts look nice and taste great, they are optional).
  • Pour cake batter on top of the pineapple/cherry/nut mixture.
  • Place in oven and bake as directed on cake box.
  • As soon as cake is done place a plate over the cake and turn upside down and carefully remove pan.
  • If you wait too long the sugar will harden and be difficult to remove.
  • Note: Peaches may be used in place of pineapple.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 573.9, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 86.3, Sodium 506.7, Carbohydrate 86.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 61.4, Protein 5.6

EASY PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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Wow your friends and family with this classic pineapple upside-down cake. With tasting notes that boast fruity, gooey, caramelly goodness, it's no wonder why this has been a must-make favorite for generations. In our Easy Pineapple Upside-Down Cake recipe, save yourself some time with a fool-proof shortcut. With a box of Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix, you can have this impressive dessert prepped for the oven in just 15 minutes. With step-by-step directions, Betty's with you every step of the way in this incredible upside-down pineapple cake. Now just bake, flip and enjoy!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/4 cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices in juice, drained, juice reserved
1 jar (6 oz) maraschino cherries without stems, drained
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Yellow Cake Mix
Vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). In 13x9-inch pan, melt butter in oven. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over butter. Arrange pineapple slices on brown sugar. Place cherry in center of each pineapple slice, and arrange remaining cherries around slices; press gently into brown sugar.
  • Add enough water to reserved pineapple juice to measure 1 cup. Make cake batter as directed on box, substituting pineapple juice mixture for the water. Pour batter over pineapple and cherries.
  • Bake 42 to 48 minutes (44 to 53 minutes for dark or nonstick pan) or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately run knife around side of pan to loosen cake. Place heatproof serving plate upside down onto pan; turn plate and pan over. Leave pan over cake 5 minutes so brown sugar topping can drizzle over cake; remove pan. Cool 30 minutes. Serve warm or cool. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1/12 of Cake, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 41 g, TransFat 0 g

OLD FASHIONED PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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This old-fashioned cake recipe delivers a really good take on the dessert classic: pineapple upside-down cake.

Provided by Cathy

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 eggs
½ cup butter
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 (20 ounce) can sliced pineapple
10 maraschino cherries, halved
1 cup sifted cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • In a 10-inch heavy skillet with a heat-resistant handle (I use a cast iron skillet), melt 1/2 cup butter over very low heat. Remove from heat, and sprinkle brown sugar evenly over pan. Arrange pineapple slices to cover bottom of skillet. Distribute cherries around pineapple; set aside.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Separate the eggs into two bowls. In a large bowl, beat egg whites just until soft peaks form. Add granulated sugar gradually, beating well after each addition. Beat until medium-stiff peaks form. In a small bowl, beat egg yolks at high speed until very thick and yellow. With a wire whisk or rubber scraper, using an over-and-under motion, gently fold egg yolks and flour mixture into whites until blended. Fold in 1 tablespoon melted butter or margarine and almond extract. Spread batter evenly over pineapple in skillet.
  • Bake until surface springs back when gently pressed with fingertip and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 to 35 minutes. Loosen the edges of the cake with table knife. Cool the cake for 5 minutes before inverting onto serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.1 calories, Carbohydrate 55 g, Cholesterol 84.9 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 183.1 mg, Sugar 43 g

CLASSIC PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE



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This pineapple upside-down cake is a classic recipe that never goes out of style! It's delicious with the traditional pineapple, but try it with peaches or a combination of cranberries and orange. -Bernardine Melton, Paola, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup butter, melted
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 can (20 ounces) sliced pineapple
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3 large eggs, separated, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
9 maraschino cherries
Whipped topping, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In an ungreased 9-in. square baking pan, combine butter and brown sugar. Drain pineapple, reserving 1/3 cup juice. Arrange 9 pineapple slices in a single layer over sugar (refrigerate any remaining slices for another use). Sprinkle pecans over pineapple; set aside. , In a large bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and lemon-colored. Gradually add sugar, beating well. Blend in vanilla and reserved pineapple juice. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to batter, beating well. , In a small bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Spoon into pan., Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 10 minutes before inverting onto serving plate. Place a cherry in the center of each pineapple slice. If desired, serve with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 193mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE FROM A MIX



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Make and share this Pineapple Upside-Down Cake from a Mix recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kmdipaolo

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12 pieces, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup margarine
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 (20 ounce) can pineapple slices in juice, drain and reserve juice
1 (6 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained
1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix
oil, and
egg, as called for in cake mix directions

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt margarine and put in a 13 x 9 inch pan. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over melted margarine. Arrange pineapple and maraschino cherries over top, press gently into margarine and brown sugar. Take reserved pineapple juice, add enough water to it to make 1 1/4 cups. Make cake batter as directed on package, except use pineapple juice mixture instead of the water. Pour batter over pineapple and cherries. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Immediately turn the pan upside down onto a heatproof plate. Leave pan over cake for one minute. Serve warm or cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.9, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 0.9, Sodium 312.1, Carbohydrate 65.1, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 48.8, Protein 2.2

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE V



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This recipe makes a two-layer pineapple upside-down cake using cake mix and canned pineapple.

Provided by Donna

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Upside-Down Cake Recipes     Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained
¼ cup butter
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup flaked coconut
1 (8 ounce) can sliced pineapple, drained with juice reserved
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained with juice reserved
1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat the bottoms and sides of each 9 inch round cake pan with 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Sprinkle the bottom of each pan with 1/4 cup of brown sugar.
  • In one of the pans, sprinkle coconut over the brown sugar. Lay pineapple rings in a single layer on top of coconut. Place a cherry in the center of each ring. In the other pan, spread the drained crushed pineapple.
  • Mix the cake as directed on package, but substitute reserved pineapple juice in place of water. Divide batter between the 2 pans. Remember which pan has the pineapple rings in it.
  • Bake for 40 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean. Cool in pans for 20 minutes.
  • While the bottoms of the cake pans are still warm to the touch, invert the layer with the crushed pineapple out onto a serving dish, then gently invert the layer with the pineapple rings on top of it for a dazzling two layer pineapple upside down cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.5 calories, Carbohydrate 57.7 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 323.7 mg, Sugar 34.7 g

Tips:

  • Use a 9-inch round cake pan for the best results.
  • Make sure to grease and flour the pan before pouring in the batter.
  • Use canned pineapple rings for convenience and ease.
  • If you don't have maraschino cherries, you can use chopped walnuts or pecans instead.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this will result in a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before inverting it onto a serving plate.
  • Serve the cake with whipped cream, ice cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.

Conclusion:

This pineapple upside-down cake is a classic dessert that is sure to please everyone. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its sweet and tangy flavors, this cake is perfect for any occasion.

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