Get Ready Y’all For This Classic Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

When you need a fun, retro dessert that’s sure to impress, nothing beats a good old-fashioned Pineapple Upside-Down Cake straight from grandma’s cookbook. The sweet pineapple topping bakes up so perfectly with a rich, buttery cake underneath.

Here’s how to make this old-school favorite:

Topping:

• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 can pineapple rings, drained
• Maraschino cherries

Cake:

• 1 box yellow cake mix
• Eggs and oil called for on box

First, make the topping – melt the butter in a skillet or cake pan. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over it. Arrange the pineapple slices and put a cherry in the center of each ring.

Make the cake batter as directed on the box. Pour the batter over the topping in the pan. Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.

Let the cake cool just a bit before inverting onto a platter – so fun! Dig into this retro classic and enjoy the sweet, caramelized pineapple topping.

This impressive vintage dessert comes together easily thanks to using a cake mix as the base. Bring it to picnics, potlucks or neighbor gifts and get ready for rave reviews! Pineapple Upside-Down Cake never goes out of style.