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Duncan Hines Pineapple Upside Down Cake

A classic pineapple upside down cake made easy with Duncan Hines cake mix, featuring caramelized pineapple, cherries, and a moist golden crumb.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Topping
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 7 slices pineapple slices canned, drained
  • 7 maraschino cherries
Cake Batter
  • 1 box Duncan Hines yellow cake mix
  • 3 eggs large
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking pan
  • Measuring cups
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Pour melted butter into the bottom of a baking pan and sprinkle evenly with brown sugar.
  3. Arrange pineapple slices over the sugar mixture and place a cherry in the center of each slice.
  4. Prepare cake mix according to package directions using eggs, oil, and water.
  5. Carefully pour batter over the pineapple layer and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.

Notes

Invert the cake while warm for best release and presentation.