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October 3, 2011
Pineapple Upside-down Cake
Classic Cakes And Cookies
Prep time:
20 mins.Bake Time:
45 minutes“Here’s an easy version of this classic cake. A “secret” ingredient—dry whipped topping mix—keepsthe batter light and airy.”
Ingredients
Serves 15
- 1 can (20 oz.) pineapple rings in juice, undrained
- 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 6 maraschino cherries, drained and halved
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
- 1 box (181/4 oz.) yellow cake mix
- 1 envelope (1.3 oz.) dry whipped topping mix
- 4 large eggs
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 13- x 9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Drain the pineapple, reserving 3 tbsp. juice. Set aside. Combine the brown sugar and butter in the prepared pan. Stir well and press evenly into the bottom of the pan.
2
Arrange the pineapple rings over the brown sugar mixture. Place 1 cherry half, cut side up, in the center of each ring. Sprinkle with the reserved pineapple juice and the walnuts.
3
Place the cake mix, topping mix, eggs and 1 cup cold water in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer set on low speed until combined, about 2 minutes. Increase speed to medium. Beat until smooth and creamy, about 4 minutes longer. Carefully spread the batter evenly over the walnuts.
4
Bake until the top springs back when lightly touched in the center, 45–50 minutes. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Invert onto a serving platter. Let stand for 1 minute before removing the pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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Serving Suggestion
Serving Suggestion
Here’s the perfect dessert after a traditional Sunday dinner of roast beef, mashed potatoesand green peas.
Great Ideas
Great Ideas
• When you only need 6 maraschinocherries, you’ll end up with a jar of themin your refrigerator for quite a while. Soundfamiliar? Next time you bake a chocolate cake, chop the cherries and stir them into the batter. Delicious!
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