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

Louisville, KY
Updated on Oct 8, 2011

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!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 40 Min
method ---
yield

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 cup 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 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 3 - eggs
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil

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

  • Step 1
    pre-heat oven to 350*.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 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.
  • Step 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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