Pineapple Upside Down Cake with Tart Cherries

Summary

Total Time: 5 hours and 10 minutes
Prep: 20 minutes (plus 4 hours of chill time)
Cook: 45-50 minutes 350 degrees
Yield: 8 servings
Level: Intermediate

Ingredients

Yellow Cake

• Follow recipe and directions on box to create the batter

Toppings

• 1 (15oz) Can King Orchards Tart Cherries in Water
• 1/3 cup brown sugar to coat baking pan
• ½ cup butter softened to coat baking pan
• 2 cans pineapple rings

Directions

Yellow Cake Mix

• Follow directions on box as this varies from brand to brand.

Assembly & Baking

• Preheat your over to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
• Drain liquid from pineapple and tart cherry cans.
• Spread butter to cover baking pan, including corners and sides to prevent the cake from sticking.
• Sprinkle sugar across the butter.
• Lay out pineapple rings without overlap on the bottom of the pan. Cut pineapple rings in half to line the sides of the pan.
• Insert tart cherries in each pineapple ring and in any gaps between pineapple rings.
• Pour the cake mix in the pan over the pineapple rings and cherries. Set in the oven.
• After 30 minutes, check the cake for firmness, the cake may need to bake for an additional 15-20 minutes.
• Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool 4 hours before flipping upside down for serving.