Pineapple Upside-Down Cake From Dole

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This pineapple upside-down cake uses a box cake mix. This beautiful dessert can be ready to serve in under an hour.

Pineapple upside-down cake with cherries on a plate.
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 (8-inch) cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • cooking spray

  • 1 (20 ounce) can DoleĀ® Pineapple Slices

  • Ā¼ cup packed brown sugar

  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

  • 8 maraschino cherries

  • 1 (9 ounce) package yellow cake mix

  • Ā½ cup cold water

  • 1 large egg

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch pan with cooking spray.

    Ingredients for pineapple upside-down cake arranged on a surface.

    Allrecipes / Julia Hartbeck

  2. Drain pineapple slices; set aside.

    Sliced pineapple rings arranged on a white plate.

    Allrecipes / Julia Hartbeck

  3. Stir brown sugar and melted butter together in the prepared pan; spread evenly over the bottom of the pan. Place pineapple slices in a single layer on brown sugar mixture. Place a cherry into the center of each pineapple slice and the center of the pan.

    Pineapple rings and cherries arranged in a cake pan.

    Allrecipes / Julia Hartbeck

  4. Beat cake mix, cold water, and egg together in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed for 3 to 4 more minutes.

    Whipped cake batter in a bowl with a hand mixer.

    Allrecipes / Julia Hartbeck

  5. Pour batter evenly over pineapple and cherries in the pan.

    Cake batter spread evenly in a round cake pan.

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  6. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes.

    Baked cake in a pan cooling on a wire rack.

    Allrecipes / Julia Hartbeck

  7. Loosen edges and turn out onto a serving platter.

    Pineapple upside-down cake flipped onto a serving plate.

    Allrecipes / Julia Hartbeck

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

229 Calories
6g Fat
42g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 229
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 246mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 28g
Protein 1g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 50mg 4%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 45mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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