This classic pineapple upside cake is made extra moist by cooking in a slow cooker. You'll love the combination of pineapple, cherries, and pound cake mix!
1(20-ounce)can pineapple slices(drained, but reserve ¾ cup of the juice)
10 to 12maraschino cherries(drained, de-stemmed)
¾cuppineapple juice (use the juice when draining the pineapple slices)
1(16-ounce)package pound cake mix
2largeeggs
1teaspoonvanilla extract
Instructions
Line a 5 to 6-quart crock pot with a foil so that you have handles to remove the cake.
In a small bowl, stir together the brown sugar and butter. Pour the mixture into the bottom of the slow cooker and spread evenly.
In a single layer, place the pineapple slices on top of the butter and brown sugar. Place a cherry in the middle of each pineapple slice.
In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat the cake mix, pineapple juice, egg, and vanilla on low speed for 30 seconds, scraping the bowl frequently. Beat on low speed for 2 more minutes. Pour the batter over the top of the pineapple and cherries.
Place a double layer of paper towels over the top of the crock pot then cover it with lid. Cook on high for 3 hours or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. (Note: some crock pots run hot - check after 2½ hours. The toothpick will not be completely clean as the top is moist and as you remove the toothpick, the part that was near the top will have cake stuck to it.)
Turn off the slow cooker. Remove the pot from the heating element. Let the cake stand, covered for 20 minutes.
Carefully loosen the sides of the cake. Using the foil handles, remove the cake and place it on a cutting board. Place a serving plate upside down on top of the cake, holding both the plate and cake,invert the cake onto the plate. Carefully remove the foil.
Notes
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VARIATIONS: Use pineapple slices or chunks. Additional cherries can be added if desired.
TIPS: Don't forget to save the pineapple juice from the can.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Serve warm or cold. It pairs well will vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.