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Duncan Hines Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe
This Duncan Hines Pineapple Upside Cake is soft, fluffy, and moist. Made with Duncan Hines cake mix with a beautiful topping of caramelized pineapples and maraschino cherries, this classic recipe is so easy to prepare with a secret shortcut. It might be old-fashioned, but it’s far from boring!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings:
8
slices
Calories:
324 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Topping
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed, you can use light or dark)
- 10 pineapple slices
- 10-20 maraschino cherries
Duncan Hines Cake
- 1 cake mix Duncan Hines brand, package
- other ingredients called for on the box including water oil, and eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚F (175˚C).
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Make the Topping:
- Pour melted butter into a 9-inch cake pan (or pie pan). Make sure the plate or pan is at least 2 inches deep. Spread the butter evenly to cover the entire bottom.
- Sprinkle brown sugar evenly on top of the butter.
- Pad dry pineapple slices, and arrange them on top of the brown sugar.
- Place maraschino cherries in the center of pineapple slices. Set aside.
Make the Cake Batter
- Prepare the cake batter according to the instructions on the package. (DO NOT substitute pineapple juice for water.)
- Pour and spread the cake batter evenly over the topping.
Bake the Cake
- Bake for 45-50 minutes. Loosely cover with foil after 30 minutes to prevent the top from over-browning.
- The cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
Flip and Serve
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for about 15 minutes.
- Carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Pat dry your pineapple slices/rings before placing them into the pie plate. Wet pineapple will cause the cake to overflow and the topping could ooze over the sides when inverted.
- Make sure your pie plate or cake pan is at least 2 inches deep.
Nutrition Information
Calories
324kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
410mg
(17%)
Potassium
221mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
680IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
146mg
(15%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 324
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 324kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 410mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 221mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 680IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 146mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.