Description
Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes are the perfect dessert for any occasion, combining simplicity with a burst of tropical flavor. These individual-sized cakes, featuring a luscious layer of caramelized pineapple and cherries, are not just visually appealing but also incredibly easy to make. With a quick preparation time of just 15 minutes and delightful results that will impress your guests or satisfy your sweet cravings, they are an ideal choice for birthdays, potlucks, or cozy nights in. Serve them warm with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans pineapple slices (20 ounces each)
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- Maraschino cherries (halved)
- 1 box yellow cake mix
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F and spray muffin tins with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and brown sugar; spoon this mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup.
- Prepare the cake mix according to package instructions, using reserved pineapple juice instead of water for added flavor.
- Place a pineapple slice in each muffin cup, topping it with half a maraschino cherry.
- Pour cake batter over the fruit until cups are about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before flipping onto a cookie sheet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cake (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg