pineapple upside down cake (in a cast-iron skillet)

(5 ratings)
Recipe by
Angie R.
Louisville, KY

After my mother passed away last year, I wanted her cast-iron skillet. I had no idea what I'd make in it...then I found this recipe!

(5 ratings)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 40 Min

Ingredients For pineapple upside down cake (in a cast-iron skillet)

  • 1/2 c
    butter or margarine
  • 1 c
    brown sugar, packed
  • 1 can
    pineapple slices, drain with juice reserved (20 oz. can)
  • 1 can
    pineapple juice (6 oz. can)
  • maraschino cherries, drained
  • 1/2 c
    chopped pecans
  • 1 box
    yellow cake mix
  • 3
    eggs
  • 1/3 c
    vegetable oil

How To Make pineapple upside down cake (in a cast-iron skillet)

  • 1
    pre-heat oven to 350*.
  • 2
    Melt butter in cast-iron skillet over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in sugar. Arrange pineapple slices over sugar mixture. Place cherries in center of each pineapple slice. Sprinkle with nuts.
  • 3
    Add reserved pineapple juice and 6 oz. can of pineapple juice together to make 1 1/3 cups juice (If not enough, add water). Pour into large mixing bowl. Add cake mix, eggs and oil. Beat at medium speed until well mixed. Pour over fruit in skillet.
  • 4
    Bake 35-40 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Carefully loosen edge of cake with knife. Invert onto serving plate.

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