Wednesday, March 7, 2007

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

You decide the flavor of the cake

1 Box Betty Crocker Butter Recipe Yellow Cake Mix
1 Stick or (1/2 cup) Butter -melted
20 oz. Crushed Pineapple-drained and reserve liquid
16 oz. Maraschino Cherries-drained and reserve liquid
1/2 cup Dark Brown Sugar-packed
1 cup Walnuts or pecans-finely chopped

Preheat oven at 350 F.
Line a 9 x 13 inch pan with parchment paper
Pour melted butter evenly in bottom of pan
Place about 36 maraschino cherries randomly all over the bottom ,do the same with the drained pineapple,nuts then the brown sugar .

Cake Mix-follow directions on package.Expect when it calls for 1 1/4 cup of water,this is where you decide what flavor of cake you would like.You can use water or the reserved pineapple liquid with water or cherry liquid to equal 1 1/4 cups. Beat 2 min. or until well blended.Pour into pan evenly.Bake 35 -45 min.Insert knife in center,if comes out clean,cake is done.While still warm,place plate or carrier on cake,hold on to both and flip over,remove pan then parchment paper . Let cool,garnish with remaining cherries and parsley (optional) Enjoy

3 comments:

Christopher Howell said...

if you like cherries and pineapple you will love this cake. Thanks for the recipe.

kinikia said...

THANK You and glad you enjoyed it

lookitsbrittany said...

that sounds yummy i will have to try to make that one day