Microwave Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

By nanapuddin

Serves 12-14

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 can (20 oz) pineapple rings, drained
• 7-10 maraschino cherries
• 1 Package (18.25 oz) yellow cake mix
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3 eggs

Preparation

Step 1

1. Sprinkle brown sugar over bottom of microwave-safe 10 inch round cake pan or 9" x 13" baking dish; dot with butter.

2. Microwave at 100% power for 1 minute 30 seconds. Evenly distribute mixture.

3. Arrange pineapple rings in single layer over mixture and place a cherry in each ring.

4. Combine cake mix, water, oil and eggs. Beat well. Spoon batter into pan and microwave at 70% power for 14-16 minutes.

5. Let stand for 5 minutes. Loosen with knife and carefully invert onto a platter.