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Pineapple Upside Down Cake with Box Cake for Independence Day

Pineapple upside down cake is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of summer celebrations. This easy recipe uses boxed yellow cake mix to create a fluffy cake, topped with caramelized pineapple slices and sweet maraschino cherries. Perfect for Independence Day or any gathering, this visually stunning treat is sure to impress your guests while keeping prep time minimal. Enjoy a taste of nostalgia and tropical flair in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 270
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 can 20 oz sliced pineapple in juice, drained
  • 1/2 cup maraschino cherries

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, mix melted butter and brown sugar until well combined. Pour into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. Arrange the pineapple slices over the brown sugar mixture and place cherries between them.
  4. Prepare the yellow cake mix according to package instructions by adding eggs and water; stir until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter over the arranged pineapples and smooth it out evenly.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cool for 10 minutes before flipping onto a serving plate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice (90g)Calories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgSugar: 24g

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