PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE (IN A CAST-IRON SKILLET)

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After my mother passed away last year, I wanted her cast-iron skillet. I had no idea what I'd make in it...then I found this recipe!

Provided by Angie R.

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 c butter or margarine
1 c brown sugar, packed
1 can(s) pineapple slices, drain with juice reserved (20 oz. can)
1 can(s) pineapple juice (6 oz. can)
maraschino cherries, drained
1/2 c chopped pecans
1 box yellow cake mix
3 eggs
1/3 c vegetable oil

Steps:

  • 1. pre-heat oven to 350*.
  • 2. Melt butter in cast-iron skillet over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in sugar. Arrange pineapple slices over sugar mixture. Place cherries in center of each pineapple slice. Sprinkle with nuts.
  • 3. Add reserved pineapple juice and 6 oz. can of pineapple juice together to make 1 1/3 cups juice (If not enough, add water). Pour into large mixing bowl. Add cake mix, eggs and oil. Beat at medium speed until well mixed. Pour over fruit in skillet.
  • 4. Bake 35-40 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Carefully loosen edge of cake with knife. Invert onto serving plate.

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