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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
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 324 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Topping
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed, you can use light or dark)
  • 10 pineapple slices
  • 10-20 Maraschino cherries
Duncan Hines Cake
  • 1 package Duncan Hines Cake Mix
  • other ingredients called for on the box including water oil, and eggs

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 350˚F (175˚C).
Make the Topping:
  1. 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.
  2. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly on top of the butter.
  3. Pad dry pineapple slices, and arrange them on top of the brown sugar.
  4. Place maraschino cherries in the center of pineapple slices. Set aside.
Make the Cake Batter
  1. Prepare the cake batter according to the instructions on the package. (DO NOT substitute pineapple juice for water.)
  2. Pour and spread the cake batter evenly over the topping.
Bake the Cake
  1. Bake for 45-50 minutes. Loosely cover with foil after 30 minutes to prevent the top from over-browning.
  2. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
Flip and Serve
  1. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for about 15 minutes.
  2. 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 (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 26g (52%) Vitamin A 680IU (14%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 146mg (15%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8slices

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.