submitted by Sandy

Yields 16 servings

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Updated version of a favorite dessert.

15 minPrep Time

45 minCook Time

1 hrTotal Time

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Ingredients

• 1/3 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 can pineapple slices (about 12), drained, juice reserved
• 12 maraschino cherries (optional)
• 1 package white (or yellow) cake mix
• 3 eggs
• 2/3 cup reserved pineapple juice
• 2/3 cup water
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• Whipped cream (optional)

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a 13- by 9-inch cake pan (or bundt pan).
2. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over top of melted butter.
3. Arrange drained pineapple slices over sugar. Place a cherry in the center of each ring, if desired.
4. In large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, pineapple juice, water and oil. Beat for 2 minutes.
5. Pour batter evenly over pineapple in pan.
6. Bake at 350F for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Let stand 5 minutes, then turn upside down onto a large platter or cookie sheet.

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