Pineapple upside down cakes are a fun, tropical treat that may look extravagant, but they take just a few steps to whip up! This recipe starts with a base of a classic yellow box cake mix, and customizes it from there. You can always make your cake base from scratch, but to keep things easy, this is a great way to cut out time and a few dirty dishes!
These easy Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes are perfect for your next party, and only look difficult to make! You need just 7 easy ingredients, most of which you probably have if your pantry and fridge already.
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These cakes are great for entertaining, and are great for bringing to parties, serving at a family gathering, or any time you are in the mood for a fun, tropical treat! Grab the recipe below, and follow along with the video to yummy pineapple perfection!
Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cake
How to Make Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes:
Making these mini pineapple upside down cakes couldn’t be easier! Just gather the ingredients and with a few simple steps they will be ready for the oven in 5 minutes or less!
- Cut your pineapple rings into smaller pieces so they can easily fit inside your muffin tin.
- Prepare your cake layer by combining the dry yellow cake mix with vegetable oil, reserved pineapple juice, and eggs. Beat all these together with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Now, we will prepare the sweet brown sugar top coating. Combine brown sugar and melted butter. Scoop a small spoonful onto the bottom of each muffin tin.
- Next, layer your pineapple and add a cherry right to the middle.
- Finally, add a few spoonful’s of cake mix into each muffin cup.
- Now it’s time to bake – just pop your muffin pan into the oven at 350*F for 20-25 minutes or until the cakes start to turn golden on top. Flip upside down when done to serve!
FAQ’s About Making Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe:
Q: Can I use fresh pineapple?
A: Absolutely! Fresh pineapple will make these upside down cakes even better as they have more flavor and that stronger sweet and tart taste we love about pineapple. You can set aside a little bit of pineapple and use a food processor or juice press to extract some of the juice. It’s okay to keep some of the pulp.
Q: How should I store the finished Pineapple Upside Down Cakes?
A: These are best stored in the fridge to preserve their flavor and texture.
Q: Can I use a different cake mix flavor?
A: A different flavor cake mix will change the final flavor, but there are some combinations that could still work well. I haven’t personally tried a different flavor, but I think you could do well with a white, french vanilla, or funfetti cake mix.
Don’t be afraid to experiment and share your experiences in the comments to help others that may have the same question.
Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe Video
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Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
This Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cake recipe is always a hit. Make this tropical treat that looks extravagant but take just a few steps to make. You'll use a yellow cake mix, canned pineapple, cherries, and a few more ingredients for an irresistible dessert recipe to share!
Ingredients
- 1 can pineapple rings, with juice
- 1 cup pineapple juice (from can of pineapple rings)
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- Cherries
Instructions
- Cut pineapple rings into small pieces, so they fit into your muffin tin.
- Mix together yellow cake, vegetable oil, pineapple juice, and eggs together with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Mix together brown sugar and butter.
- Grease a muffin tin, then place a small scoop of brown sugar mixture in the bottom of each one.
- Top with a ring of pineapples, and a cherry in the middle.
- Pour around 2 tbsp of batter into each cup, then bake at 350 degrees for 20 - 25 minutes or until cakes start to turn golden on top.
- Remove from oven, flip upside down, and remove muffin tin. Serve and enjoy!
