How to Make Pineapple Upside-Down Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something so comforting about a classic Pineapple Upside-Down Cake. The combination of sweet pineapple, caramelized brown sugar, and buttery cake is simply irresistible. This timeless dessert has been a favorite for generations, and for good reason. It's the perfect way to showcase the delicious flavors of pineapple in a simple and beautiful cake.

The origins of Pineapple Upside-Down Cake can be traced back to the early 20th century, when canned pineapple became popular and re...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple rings
  • ¼ cup water, or as needed
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package white cake mix (such as Betty Crocker Super Moist)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1 ½ cups brown sugar
  • 7 maraschino cherries

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 (10-inch) cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • Melt butter in a 10- or 11-inch cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  • While 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.
  • 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.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean, 25 to 28 minutes.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    399 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 280mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 59g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 43g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 104mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 125mg