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Delightful Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes in a Hurry

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  • Author: noah-alvarez
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 mini cakes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes are delightful individual-sized treats featuring a charming blend of caramelized pineapple and cherries atop a delicious cake.


Ingredients

  • 1 box of yellow cake mix
  • Ingredients required for cake mix (usually water, oil, and eggs)
  • 1 can of pineapple rings
  • Maraschino cherries
  • Brown sugar
  • Butter


Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the cake mix, about 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare the cake mix by following the box directions and mixing well to achieve a smooth batter.
  3. Prepare the muffin tin by melting a bit of butter in each cup and sprinkling brown sugar over the melted butter.
  4. Add a pineapple ring in each muffin cup, followed by a maraschino cherry in the center.
  5. Pour the prepared cake batter over each pineapple and cherry, filling each cup about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake according to the cake mix instructions, about 18-22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Cool the mini cakes for a few minutes before inverting onto a plate to let the topping charm its way to the top.

Notes

Serve warm for the best experience; consider pairing with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.