Mini Pineapple Upside Down Cakes From Scratch

Place a cherry half cut side down in the center of each.

Mini pineapple upside down cakes from scratch.

She often used fresh italian prunes or pitted fresh cherries. Spoon pineapple into prepared cups. These mini pineapple upside down cakes are simple sweet and sure to put a smile on everyone s face. 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. 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. Spoon over pineapple filling each cup three fourths full. Just like the classic dessert but in mini form.

My grandparents owned a bakery and this cake was very popular in the 1950s and 1960s. Easter is quickly approaching and one of my favorite recipes to bake for this holiday is pineapple upside. She used this same cake batter for many different fruits as an alternative to pineapple. In a large bowl combine the cake mix eggs oil and reserved pineapple juice.

Beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Mini pineapple upside down cake from scratch. This is an old fashioned upside down cake recipe from my german grandmother from scratch. Because i love mini desserts i decided to go with a smaller version instead.

Perfect for parties and celebrations. Sweet and simple pineapple upside down cupcakes made entirely from scratch don t worry they re easy.