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Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes

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Adorable, individual Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes with a sweet caramelized pineapple and cherry topping, made easy with a cake mix.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
  • 20 oz canned pineapple rings, juice reserved
  • 12 maraschino cherries
  • 15.25 oz yellow cake mix or white, plus ingredients on back of box substituting water with the reserved pineapple juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Spray jumbo muffin pans with non-stick spray.
  3. Melt the butter.
  4. Distribute ½ tablespoon of melted butter into each muffin pan well.
  5. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of packed brown sugar over the melted butter in each well.
  6. Add one pineapple ring to each muffin section.
  7. Place one maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple ring.
  8. In a medium mixing bowl, add the dry cake mix.
  9. Add the ingredients listed on the back of your cake mix box, substituting the water with the reserved pineapple juice.
  10. Use a hand mixer to combine the cake batter thoroughly until smooth.
  11. Divide the cake batter evenly between the 12 muffin cups.
  12. Bake for 30 minutes. (You can bake one pan at a time if preferred).
  13. Remove from the oven.
  14. Place the muffin pan on a wire rack.
  15. Allow the cakes to set for 10 minutes in the pan.
  16. Use a butter knife to gently loosen the edges of the cakes inside the pan.
  17. Place a cooling rack on top of the muffin pan, upside down.
  18. In one swift motion, flip both the rack and the pan upside down onto a large baking sheet to catch any drippings.
  19. Wait for another 5 minutes.
  20. Lift the muffin pan slowly.
  21. Allow the cakes to cool completely before serving.

Notes

Ensure muffin pans are well-greased for easy release.
Pack brown sugar firmly for the correct caramel amount.
Allow cakes to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before flipping to help them set.
When flipping, be confident and quick for best results.

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