30-60 min8 - 10 servingsAmerican

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

By Chop Secrets

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8 - 10 Servings

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30-60 min

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Easy

Pineapple Upside Down Cake
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Recipe Details

Course: Desserts

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 30 min

Total Time: 30-60 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook

Cuisine: American

Yield: 8 - 10 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2-3 tbsp butter
  • 20 ounce pineapple slices
  • maraschino cherries
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • pineapple cake mix
This recipe makes two cakes: One to take to a friend or a potluck and one to keep all to yourself!

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Generously butter the bottom and sides of TWO 6 inch or 7 inch cake pans.
  2. Sprinkle half the brown sugar over the bottom of each pan.
  3. Arrange pineapple slices and halved maraschino cherries on the bottom of the pan.
  4. Mix cake according to package directions, then carefully spoon half the batter into each pan.
  5. If using regular cake pans, cover each with foil--you will need to cook each cake separately. Use a foil sling to make it easier to remove the pan after cooking. If using stackable pans, stack and cover using the sealing (non-perforated) lid and close the interlocking handle.
  6. Place 1.5 cups of water and the trivet in the bottom of the Instant Pot. Carefully lower the pan(s) onto the trivet, then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
  7. Using the display panel select the MANUAL function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 18 minutes.
  8. When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release until the pin drops on its own.
  9. Remove cake(s), uncover and set on a cooling rack for 10-15 minutes.
  10. Turn cake onto a plate for serving.

Notes

*The MANUAL and PRESSURE COOK buttons are interchangeable.

About the chef

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets

Chop Secrets is a culinary platform that focuses on recipe development, offering a wide variety of accessible and time-saving meal ideas. The site is a go-to destination for home cooks looking for delicious recipes that are simple to follow. Known for its collaborations with Instant Pot, Chop Secrets has produced over 250 recipe videos, providing users with step-by-step guides to make cooking easier and more enjoyable. With a range of recipes spanning from appetizers to desserts, Chop Secrets helps both beginners and seasoned cooks explore the versatility of their kitchen tools. The platform also offers a popular Instant Pot Master Class, which teaches essential techniques for mastering this appliance through cook-along lessons and printable resources, helping people create flavorful meals with minimal effort.

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