Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes From Scratch

Beat on medium for 2 minutes.

Mini pineapple upside down cakes from scratch.

In a large bowl combine the cake mix eggs oil and reserved pineapple juice. For the record i almost bought a jumbo muffin pan so that i could fit an entire pineapple ring on top of these. Spoon pineapple into prepared cups. Drain pineapple reserving the juice.

Pineapple upside down cake is often rooted with the story of dole pineapple producing a contest for pineapple recipes after their invention of a pineapple ring cutting rig around 1925 but upside down cakes have a history born before home ovens when these skillet cakes were baked over a fire. Perfect for parties and celebrations. With fluffy vanilla cupcake bases topped off with caramelized pineapple and maraschino cherries these are a great new way to enjoy a classic recipe. This caramel apple upside down cake has been pretty popular on the blog and lately all i ve had on my mind was making a pineapple upside down version.

Easter is quickly approaching and one of my favorite recipes to bake for this holiday is pineapple upside. This is an old fashioned upside down cake recipe from my german grandmother from scratch. Just like the classic dessert but in mini form. Because i love mini desserts i decided to go with a smaller version instead.

My grandparents owned a bakery and this cake was very popular in the 1950s and 1960s. Mini pineapple upside down cake from scratch. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Sweet and simple pineapple upside down cupcakes made entirely from scratch don t worry they re easy.

Place a cherry half cut side down in the center of each. These mini pineapple upside down cakes are simple sweet and sure to put a smile on everyone s face.