Pineapple Upside Down Cake is a classic dessert that’s pretty, delicious, and easy when you use a cake mix!

Did you have a good weekend? Yesterday was my dad’s birthday so we had a family day. It started out pouring but luckily it cleared up and we went to Belle Isle (for non-Detroiters, it’s a state park in Detroit). We visited the aquarium, conservatory, and a giant playground that Julia loved. Afterwards, we went to my parents house for some of this pineapple upside down birthday cake.
I used to cut pineapple as part of my first job at the retirement home so I consider myself pretty savvy but using my new pineapple corer made it so much easier. Perfect spirals in seconds.
A gadget I never knew I needed.

I used it to make fresh pineapple spirals for this cake. You can use canned pineapple if you want, but you’re already using the cake mix for a short cut so why not fresh pineapple?

Here’s a quick Instagram pic from when I was putting it together so you can see how I did the sides.

Everyone liked it so I’ll call it a success!
If you want something even easier, try my slow cooker pineapple dump cake!

I used pineapple-orange juice in the cake batter because I knew my dad would like it but you can use plain pineapple juice or even just water if you don’t have juice.

Things you may need…
Pineapple Corer
Springform Pan
Or maybe you’ll like…


Skinny Pineapple Coconut Cake
Mexican Wedding Cake
Can I make this in a Bundt pan I lnstead?
I’m sure you can, but I haven’t tested (to check for sticking, adjusting bake times, etc)