Need to make a delicious cake in a hurry? 

This Pineapple Upside Down Cake was an Editor's Pick at food.com. It's not only easy peasy to make...it tastes like you made it from scratch!

TIP: Make this in a cupcake pan and make individual desserts for a party.  They look amazing and are always a hit! 

INGREDIENTS

1
(18 ounce) box yellow cake mix
• 1cup dark brown sugar
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄2cup butter
• 1(20 ounce) can of pineapple slices
• 1(8 ounce) jar of maraschino cherries (optional)
• walnuts as desired  (optional)

DIRECTIONS

• Using an oblong pan, follow instructions on store bought cake box for making a single layer cake.
• Prepare cake batter per box instructions and set aside.
• Cut up butter in small pieces and place all over the bottom of the oblong pan.
• Sprinkle brown sugar generously over the butter.
• Place pan on the stove and heat slowly until butter and sugar melt to a liquid then remove from heat. (You can place in oven instead of stovetop if preferred.)
• Evenly space the pineapple slices around the bottom of pan in the heated sugar and butter.
• Place the cherries and nuts between the pineapple slices (Cherries and nuts are optional.)
• Pour cake batter on top of the pineapple, cherry and nut layer.
• Place in oven and bake as directed on cake box.
• As soon as cake is done place a plate over the cake and turn upside down and carefully remove pan.
• If you wait too long the sugar will harden and be difficult to remove.
• Note: Peaches may be used instead of pineapple (but we prefer pineapples). 😉😜