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Pineapple Upside Down Cake with Box Cake for Independence Day


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  • Author: Liora
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x

Description

Pineapple upside down cake with box cake is the perfect dessert for your Independence Day celebration. This easy-to-make treat features a luscious layer of caramelized pineapple and cherries atop a fluffy yellow cake, creating a delightful fusion of flavors that will impress your guests. Ideal for summer gatherings, this nostalgic cake is sure to be the centerpiece of your dessert table, bringing smiles and sweet memories with every bite.


Ingredients

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  • 1 (15.25 oz) Boxed Yellow Cake Mix
  • 1 can (20 oz) Canned Pineapple Slices in Juice
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, melted
  • 10 Maraschino Cherries
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Water

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C). Grease a round baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, mix melted butter with brown sugar and spread it evenly in the pan. Layer pineapple slices and place cherries in the center.
  3. Prepare the yellow cake mix according to package instructions by combining it with water and eggs, then mix until smooth.
  4. Pour the prepared batter over the pineapple layer, smoothing it out gently.
  5. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Cool for 10 minutes before flipping onto a serving plate.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 26g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 51g
  • Fiber: <1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg