Make Your Own Pineapple Upside Down Cake Mix in a Jar

Whip Up a Delicious Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Mix in a Jar for Effortless Indulgence

Craving a show-stopping dessert that looks like you spent hours baking but only takes minutes to prepare? Enter the Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Mix in a Jar—a sweet, moist treat that’s as simple to make as it is impressive.

With a little bit of prep, you can have this crowd-pleaser ready to serve in just 40 minutes, making it the perfect go-to for last-minute gatherings or a weeknight treat. Let’s explore how this cake mix in a jar can become your new baking secret weapon!

DIY Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Mix: Your Dessert Savior

The beauty of this cake lies in its convenience. By prepping your cake mix in advance, you’ll always have a dessert on hand that’s ready to impress. Here’s what you need to get started:

Ingredients for the Base Mix:

• 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup nonfat dry milk
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon shortening

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix all the dry ingredients together.
2. Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Transfer the mix to a jar, seal tightly, and store it in your pantry for when that sweet craving hits.
4. This creates a single jar of mix, or one cake mix.

This mix can stay fresh for months, making it a convenient time-saver for effortless baking whenever you need it.

How to Create the Perfect Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Now comes the fun part: turning your pre-made jar mix into a scrumptious Pineapple Upside-Down Cake.

Ingredients to Prepare Pineapple Upside Down Cake:

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 jar of pre-made cake mix

Steps:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. Grease and flour a 9×13-inch cake pan for easy release.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, water, vanilla extract, and your jar mix. Stir until the batter is smooth and well combined.

The Upside-Down Magic

What makes a pineapple upside-down cake so special? That magical layer of caramelized fruit! Here’s how to create it:

1. Melt 1/4 cup of butter in your prepared cake pan.
2. Sprinkle 1 cup of brown sugar evenly over the melted butter.
3. Arrange pineapple slices and maraschino cherries on top of the brown sugar. Feel free to get creative with your design—this is your cake masterpiece!
4. Pour the cake batter over the fruit.

Bake and Serve

Bake the cake in your preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool for 5 minutes, then invert it onto a serving plate. The fruit and caramel will create a mouthwatering topping that’s sure to impress.

Tips & Variations

• Serve with a Twist: Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
• Tropical Flair: For a tropical twist, stir a splash of rum into the batter. It pairs perfectly with the pineapple and adds a touch of island-inspired flavor.

The next time you need a quick and impressive dessert, this Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Mix in a Jar will have you covered. In just a few simple steps, you’ll have a decadent treat that’s guaranteed to wow. Happy baking!

Make Your Own Pineapple Upside Down Cake Mix in a Jar Print Recipe

Pineapple Upside Down Cake Mix in a Jar

Article or recipe authorAuthor: Melissa 'Liss' Burnell

approximate calories491kcal

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preparation timePrep 10 minutes mins

cook timeCook 34 minutes mins

total timeTotal 44 minutes mins

Make Your Own Pineapple Upside Down Cake Mix in a Jar is a delightfully simple cake that tastes as though one has spent hours preparing it!

ServingsServings 11

CourseCourse Dessert, Potluck

CuisineCuisine American

Ingredients

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• ▢ 2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
• ▢ ⅓ cup nonfat dry milk
• ▢ 3 teaspoons baking powder
• ▢ ¾ teaspoon salt
• ▢ 1 ½ cups white sugar
• ▢ ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon shortening

Pineapple Upside down Cake:

• ▢ 2 eggs
• ▢ 1 cup water
• ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 1 Jar Mix
• ▢ ½ cup Butter
• ▢ 1 cup brown sugar
• ▢ 1 can pineapple slices drained or 1 can of crushed pineapple, drained
• ▢ maraschino cherries

Equipment

9x13 inch cake pan

Mixing Bowl

Oven

Instructions

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Prepare Cake Mix

1. Combine flour, dry milk, baking powder, salt, sugar, and shortening in a mixing bowl until thoroughly combined. Seal Jar and label until ready to use.
   2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour

   ⅓ cup nonfat dry milk

   3 teaspoons baking powder

   ¾ teaspoon salt

   1 ½ cups white sugar

   ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon shortening
2. Prepare Pineapple Upside Down Cake
3. Preheat oven to 350F.
4. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch cake pan
5. Combine eggs, water, vanilla and jar of cake mix in a large bowl, mixing for 2 minutes.
   2 eggs

   1 cup water

   1 Jar Mix

   1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6. In the bottom of a 9x13 pan, melt butter.
   ½ cup Butter
7. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the butter, cover the bottom with pineapple slices & maraschino cherries, broken into pieces.
   1 cup brown sugar

   1 can pineapple slices

   maraschino cherries
8. Pour cake mix batter on top.
9. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Invert onto tinfoil lined pan.
10. Cool & Serve

Recipe Size Alteration

💡 If you altered the ingredients above by doubling or tripling the recipe, you may also need to change the pan/dish size and adjust the cook time.

Nutrition

Serving 1g | Calories 491kcal | Carbohydrates 77g | Protein 5g | Fat 19g | Saturated Fat 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat 3g | Monounsaturated Fat 6g | Trans Fat 2g | Cholesterol 53mg | Sodium 380mg | Potassium 199mg | Fiber 1g | Sugar 56g | Vitamin A 406IU | Vitamin C 5mg | Calcium 147mg | Iron 2mg | Net Carbs 76g

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