Luckily, the picture was enough this time. Pineapple upside down cake traditionally starts with melted butter and brown sugar, then an arranged layer of the pineapple and maraschino cherries, over which the cake mix is poured. When the cake is baked and inverted onto the serving plate, then you see the design of the fruit. This is no different other than it’s in a bundt pan, and the pineapple rings are halved and arranged vertically.
I wanted to ensure that the cake would come out of the bundt pan cleanly, so I really greased the pan with my favorite pan release. (The recipe will follow.) I used a stick of melted butter and sprinkled a half-cup of brown sugar on top of it, then alternated the halved pineapple rings and cherries. I think it turned out just like the original picture.
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup butter (1 stick), melted
- 1/2 Cup packed brown sugar
- 1 Can pineapple rings in 100% juice (reserve the juice)
- 1 Jar maraschino cherries
- 1 Box yellow or pineapple cake mix
- 1 4-serving box instant vanilla pudding
- 3 eggs
- Vegetable oil
- Milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Prepare the bundt pan by generously applying pan release (recipe below) or non-stick spray.
- Melt the butter and evenly pour into the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle with the brown sugar.
- Cut the pineapple rings in half and alternate with the maraschino cherries around the bundt pan as shown in the picture. Set aside.
- In a stand mixer or large bowl, stir the cake mix and pudding mix together. Drain the pineapple juice into a measuring cup and add enough milk to make 1 Cup of liquid. Add this with the eggs and the amount of oil called for in the recipe to the cake mixture; following the instructions on the box.
- Carefully pour the batter over the fruit. Place the bundt pan on a baking sheet and bake as instructed for a bundt cake on the cake mix box. The cake is done when an inserted knife comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pan. Slide a knife around the edges including the inner ring.
- Invert the cake onto a serving plate. Slice between the pineapple rings and serve warm or room temperature.
Notes
Several people have commented that they had the butter and brown sugar overflow their bundt pans causing a big mess in the oven. Just say no to messes. Make sure to put the bundt pan on a baking sheet.
Also, use the baking time for a bundt cake that's listed on the cake mix directions. This will vary by brand. My times are approximate - go by the box.
In order to prevent problems with the cake being too moist, soft, or cracking, cover the pan with foil half way through baking and then uncovering for the last 10 minutes. This will also keep it from over browning. (Thank you, Barbara!)
source by : pintesting.com
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