How to Make Quick Camping Pineapple Cakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to camping, there's nothing quite like enjoying a delicious homemade treat in the great outdoors. However, cooking while camping can often be a challenge, and finding easy and quick recipes that still pack a punch of flavor can be tough. That's where these Quick Camping Pineapple Cakes come in. This simple recipe is perfect for whipping up a delightful treat in no time, whether you're out in the wilderness or simply enjoying a backyard campout.

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Ingredients

  • 6 sheets heavy duty aluminum foil (10x12-inch)
  • 1 (12 ounce) package prepared sponge cake shells
  • cooking spray
  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained, juice reserved
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
  • ⅓ cup chopped pecans, divided
  • 18 maraschino cherries

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 cakes

  • Spray the aluminum sheets with cooking spray, and place a sponge cake shell in the center of each sheet. Spoon the crushed pineapple into the cakes, dividing it equally, and sprinkle each cake with about 1 teaspoon of brown sugar and about 2 teaspoons of nuts. Top each cake with 3 maraschino cherries, and drizzle 1 to 2 teaspoons of the pineapple juice over each cake.
  • Wrap the cakes in the foil, leaving some room at the top for air circulation. Place the foil packs onto the embers of a campfire until the cakes are hot and bubbling, about 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    301 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 57mg
    • Sodium: 139mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 60g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 39g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 63mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 225mg