Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

This vintage pineapple upside-down cake with a caramelized topping and cherry-studded pineapples is easy to make in a cast iron skillet. A perfect dessert!

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Calories
414 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
Drain canned pineapple into a 1-cup measure. Add water if needed to measure 1 cup. Set aside juice and 7 pineapple rings for the cake. Set any remaining juice and rings aside for another use.
Step 3
Melt butter in a 10- or 11-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 4
While the butter is melting, combine cake mix, reserved 1 cup pineapple juice, vegetable oil, and egg whites in a mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
Step 5
Remove melted butter from the heat and sprinkle brown sugar evenly over top until all butter is covered. Arrange 6 pineapple rings around the outer edge of the skillet and the remaining ring in the center without overlapping. Place a maraschino cherry into the center of each pineapple ring. Pour cake batter over the pineapples.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean, 25 to 28 minutes.
Step 7
Run an offset spatula around the edges to gently loosen cake. Place a plate over the skillet, then flip and carefully turn the warm cake out onto a plate. Transfer any fruit or glaze that sticks in the skillet back to the cake.
Step 8
Remove from the oven and let cool in the skillet for 10 minutes; don't let the cake cool too much or it will stick to the pan.
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Ingredients

  • 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple rings
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1 (16.25 ounce) package white cake mix (such as Betty Crocker Super Moist)
  • 7 maraschino cherries
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 0.25 cup water, or as needed
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 1.5 cups brown sugar

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