HAWAIIAN PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

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On my way to a Hawaiian-themed party, all I could think of was Pineapple Upside Down Cake. The recipes did not seem Hawaiian enough. The additions of coconut, banana and macadamia nuts brought the tropics to the recipe. I can't tell you how many people raved at the party. The whole cake is gone.

Provided by Kim

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Upside-Down Cake Recipes     Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Recipes

Time 2h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup butter, melted
1 ½ cups brown sugar
8 canned sliced pineapple rings (drain and reserve juice)
½ cup chopped macadamia nuts
½ cup flaked coconut, divided
2 canned sliced pineapple rings, chopped
12 maraschino cherries
½ cup reserved pineapple juice
½ cup coconut water
⅓ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 ripe banana, mashed
1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Pour the melted butter into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the butter.
  • Arrange 8 pineapple rings in two rows in the baking dish.
  • Sprinkle the macadamia nuts, half of the flaked coconut, and 2 chopped pineapple slices between the rows of pineapple rings.
  • Place a maraschino cherry in each pineapple ring, then scatter the remaining cherries over the coconut mixture. Set baking dish aside.
  • Whisk together the pineapple juice, coconut water, vegetable oil, and eggs in a large bowl. Stir in the mashed banana, yellow cake mix, and remaining flaked coconut until well blended.
  • Slowly pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then run a paring knife between the cake and the edge of the pan.
  • Cover the cake pan with a large serving plate, and invert it to tip the cake out of the pan and onto the plate with the pineapple slices showing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.6 calories, Carbohydrate 69 g, Cholesterol 66.8 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 383.9 mg, Sugar 53.3 g

Ayesha Amna
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This cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make, yet always impressive.


Debbie Ragan
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


nasir Abu
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I'm allergic to pineapple, so I substituted peaches in this recipe. It turned out great!


Amara Campbell
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't rise properly. It was still tasty, but it was a little dense.


Sheikh Ehsan
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake didn't turn out as well as I hoped. It was a little dry and the pineapple didn't caramelize properly.


Sarang Bhutto
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This cake is a little too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


Tinkabell Rice
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he'd ever had.


Philliminius Jooka
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious and impressive.


jamiu ganiu
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I'm not a big fan of pineapple, but I loved this cake! The cherries and brown sugar really balanced out the flavor.


Animah Sylvia
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This cake is perfect for summer picnics and barbecues.


Sanna Bojang
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I love the combination of pineapple and cherries in this cake. It's so tropical and refreshing.


Ahmed Zeka
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This cake is a crowd-pleaser! It's always a hit at parties and potlucks.


Broken Girl
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Yum!


Jeanrene Nicolas
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This cake is a keeper! It's so moist and flavorful, and the pineapple and cherries are a perfect addition. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


CYRUS MURIITHI
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This cake is easy to make and it tastes amazing! The pineapple and cherries add a burst of flavor and the cake is moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


TECH- N/A
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the pineapple and cherries add a touch of sweetness and tartness. I highly recommend this recipe!


Henry Kirunda
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This cake is delicious! The pineapple and cherries are a perfect combination and the cake is moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Jannatul Arabia
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This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and lacked flavor. I followed the recipe exactly and I'm not sure what went wrong. I won't be making this cake again.


Enkhuush Enkhbayar
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always impressive. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the pineapple and cherries add a touch of sweetness and tartness. I highly recommend this recipe


OkenwaChekuwbe Dominion
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This cake is a tropical paradise in every bite! The pineapple and cherries add a burst of sweetness, while the brown sugar and butter create a caramelized crust that is simply irresistible. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. M