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Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Cultural Context

Pineapple Upside Down Cake is a classic American dessert that gained popularity in the 1920s and 1930s, often associated with home baking and family gatherings. Its unique presentation and sweet, caramelized flavor make it a favorite for celebrations and potlucks. The cake's origins may trace back to Hawaiian pineapple canning companies promoting their products, leading to its widespread appeal.

AmericanUSdessert
45 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
Duncan Hines Butter Golden Cake Mix
brown sugar
baking spray
Maraschino cherries
pineapple chunks
water
2 sticks of butter
3 room temperature eggs

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour adds more fiber and nutrients.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

1

Melt one stick of butter in the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan for about 1.5 to 2 minutes in the oven until just melted.

2

Spray the sides of the pan with baking spray, using a pastry brush if desired to spread it evenly.

3

Add 1 cup of packed brown sugar evenly over the melted butter in the pan, ensuring it is distributed well.

4

Open two cans of pineapple; drain the natural juice from one can and add the pineapple to the heavy syrup from the other can.

5

Stir the pineapple to incorporate it with the syrup and let it soak briefly.

6

Cut Maraschino cherries in half for decoration, placing the smooth side down when arranging them on the cake.

7

Arrange the cherries in a Christmas tree shape on top of the brown sugar and butter mixture in the pan.

8

Smoosh the crushed pineapples against the side to let excess juice run off, then spread them over the cherries without displacing them.

9

Melt 7 tablespoons of butter for the cake batter.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

9x13 inch panovenmixing bowl

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Allergens

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Also Known As

Pineapple CakeUpside Down Cake

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