Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes, a perfectly portioned dessert that brings together the sweet, tangy flavor of caramelized pineapple and cherries. These charming cakes are an excellent choice for any occasion—from cozy weeknight dinners to festive celebrations. With a quick prep time and beautiful presentation, they are sure to impress your family and guests alike. Each individual cake is a treat that combines ease of preparation with show-stopping appeal, making them fun to serve at gatherings or to enjoy at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans pineapple slices (20 ounce cans)
- 1/3 cup butter (melted)
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- Maraschino cherries (cut in half)
- 1 box yellow cake mix
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray muffin tins with non-stick cooking spray.
- Mix melted butter and brown sugar; spoon into muffin cups.
- Prepare cake mix using pineapple juice instead of water for added flavor.
- Place drained pineapple slices in each muffin cup, topping with half a cherry.
- Pour cake batter over the pineapple and cherry layers.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cooling for 5 minutes, then flip onto a cookie sheet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 189
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 18mg