BREAKFAST UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

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This moist golden morning treat quickly became my husband's favorite. And because it calls for a boxed blueberry muffin mix and canned pineapple, I never have a problem finding the time to make it for him. Plus, it looks pretty enough to serve company.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (18-1/4 ounces) blueberry muffin mix
1 package (1/4 ounce) quick-rise yeast
1 can (8 ounces) sliced pineapple
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
4 maraschino cherries, halved
Fresh blueberries, optional

Steps:

  • Rinse and drain blueberries from muffin mix; set aside. Combine muffin mix and yeast in a large bowl; set aside. , Drain pineapple, reserving juice in a measuring cup. Set pineapple aside. Add enough water to juice to measure 2/3 cup. , Pour into saucepan; heat to 120°-130°. Add to muffin mix; stir just until moistened. Beat in the egg. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes., Combine brown sugar and butter; pour into a greased 9-in. round baking pan. Cut each pineapple slice in half; arrange over brown sugar mixture. Tuck cherries into pineapple. , Spoon half of batter over pineapple. Sprinkle with reserved blueberries. Spread with remaining batter. , Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into cake comes out clean. Immediately invert onto a serving plate. Cool completely. Garnish with fresh blueberries if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 566mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Siphelo Vakalisa
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Overall, I thought this cake was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


D Franco
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This cake is a little dry. I think I should have added more butter or oil to the batter.


Maddison Banfield
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I had some trouble getting the cake out of the pan. I think I needed to grease it more.


KASiM Ali Hussainin
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think it would be perfect for someone who loves pineapple.


Noel Ladron
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This cake is a little bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a really special dessert that's perfect for a special occasion.


Lawal Oyindamola
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I love the caramelized pineapple topping on this cake. It's so flavorful and it adds a nice crunch.


Aretha Pagel
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This cake is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the pineapple topping is a real showstopper.


Mati Ul Haq
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I've never made an upside-down cake before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the cake turned out beautifully.


Hi Momo
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover pineapple.


Sky fly
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I wasn't sure how this cake would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was moist and flavorful, and the pineapple topping was the perfect amount of sweetness.


Samir Ismaeldjemani
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This cake is so easy to make and it always comes out perfectly. I love that I can use fresh or canned pineapple.


Aftab Ahmad
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I made this cake for my family and they all loved it. It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Alamin Raj
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This cake is delicious! The pineapple topping is especially good.


Said Abubakar
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Morne Breetzke
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This upside-down cake was a hit! I made it for a brunch party and everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the pineapple topping was caramelized and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.