This pineapple upside-down cake with maraschino cherries uses box mix to save time when making this colorful dessert perfect for entertaining guests.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
229 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch pan with cooking spray.
Step 2
Drain pineapple slices; set aside.
Step 3
Stir together brown sugar and melted margarine in the prepared pan; spread evenly in the bottom of the pan. Place pineapple slices into brown sugar mixture. Place a cherry into the center of each pineapple slice and the center of the pan.
Step 4
Beat together cake mix, cold water, and egg in a large bowl with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed for 3 to 4 more minutes. Pour batter evenly over pineapple and cherries in the pan.
Step 5
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. Loosen edges and turn out onto a serving platter.