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Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Elevate boxed cake mix with this simple recipe. Instead of using the water the box recipe calls for, you can use reserved juices from the canned pineapple and add water as necessary to meet the required amount. Garnish with maraschino cherries for a classic look, or drizzle a tablespoon of rum on the baked cake for an adult treat. Be sure to use a springform pan or the batter may overflow.

Prep Time — 15 min
Cook Time — 50 min
Servings — 8
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Ingredients

¼ cup melted unsalted butter

1 cup light brown sugar

7 pineapple slices

1 box yellow cake mix

water

vegetable oil

large eggs

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measuring cups

large bowl

spatula

liquid measuring cup

hand mixer

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heat-proof plate

springform pan

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Start the pineapple topping

Pour the melted butter in the baking pan. Swirl the pan to evenly coat the sides and bottom.

¼ cup melted unsalted butter

springform pan

Add the brown sugar

Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the butter. Press down with a spatula for a packed, level surface.

1 cup light brown sugar

measuring cups

spatula

Add the pineapple

Arrange pineapple slices on top of the brown sugar, gently pressing them into the sugar. Set aside.

7 pineapple slices

Start the cake batter

Pour the cake mix into a large bowl. Add the water (or reserved pineapple juice and water) and oil according to the box.

1 box yellow cake mix

water

vegetable oil

large bowl

Finish the cake batter

Add the eggs according to the box. Mix with a hand mixer or whisk as directed on the box.

large eggs

hand mixer

Add the batter to the pan

Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan.

Bake the cake

Place the pan on the middle shelf of the June Oven. Bake the cake 50 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center. (Your cake will need more time to bake than the box calls for due to the additional ingredients.) June will notify you when the cake is ready. If desired, follow directions on your June Oven to continue cooking.

Rest, unmold and serve

Remove the cake from the June Oven. Invert a heat-proof plate or cake stand over the top of the round baking pan. Flip the plate and pan over together so the pan is upside-down on the plate or stand. Leave the pan over the cake for at least 5 minutes so the topping can soak into the cake. Remove the pan. Allow the cake to cool at least 10 minutes. Serve warm.

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