How to Make Easy Mini Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mini pineapple upside-down cakes are a delightful twist on the classic dessert. These individual-sized treats are perfect for serving at parties or for indulging in a sweet treat at home. With their moist cake base and caramelized pineapple topping, these miniature cakes are sure to be a hit with anyone who tries them.

Making these easy mini pineapple upside-down cakes is a great way to enjoy the flavors of the tropics in a simple and convenient dessert. This recipe takes the traditio...

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Ingredients

  • 3 (20 ounce) cans pineapple rings
  • ¼ cup water, or as needed
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries
  • 2 (15.25 ounce) packages yellow cake mix
  • ⅔ cup vegetable oil
  • 6 large eggs

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 mini cakes

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 24 jumbo muffin cups.
  • Drain pineapple rings and pour juice into a 2-cup liquid measure. Add water, if needed, to reach 2 cups. Set aside.
  • Mix brown sugar and butter in a small bowl with a fork until completely combined. Divide mixture evenly between the prepared muffin cups. Place one pineapple ring in each cup and place a cherry in the center.
  • Combine cake mix, reserved pineapple juice-water mixture, oil, and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Mix with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Fill each muffin up 2/3 full with batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean, 20 to 24 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and immediately invert onto wire racks to cool.
  • Nutrition

    329 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 52mg
    • Sodium: 262mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 35g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 62mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 62mg