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Crockpot pineapple upside down cake Easy Recipe
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Crockpot Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Crockpot pineapple upside down cake is the ultimate slow cooker dessert—moist, rich, and irresistibly easy with caramelized pineapple flavor and a fluffy vanilla cake base. Perfect for busy bakers, this hands-off treat delivers homemade charm without the oven.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
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Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can 20 oz pineapple rings in juice, drained
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 8 –10 maraschino cherries optional
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk or dairy-free milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • non-stick cooking spray or parchment paper

Equipment

  • Crockpot/slow cooker (standard 6-quart recommended)
  • Mixing bowls (for cake batter and melted butter)
  • Whisk or electric hand mixer (for combining ingredients)
  • Spatula or spoon (for spreading batter and toppings)
  • Measuring cups and spoons (for precise measurements)
  • Can opener (for pineapple)
  • Knife (for slicing butter or cherries, if needed)

Method
 

Prepare the caramel base and fruit topping
  1. Melt the butter and stir in brown sugar, then spread the mixture evenly into the greased base of your Crockpot. Layer pineapple rings on top and place a cherry in each center if using.
Mix and pour the cake batter
  1. In a bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth, then pour the batter evenly over the pineapple layer.
Slow cook the cake
  1. Cover the Crockpot with a paper towel under the lid to catch condensation. Cook on LOW for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool, flip, and serve
  1. Let the cake rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Carefully flip it onto a serving platter. Slice and enjoy your moist and flavorful Crockpot pineapple upside down cake warm or chilled.

Notes

  • Use coconut milk to add a tropical twist to your Crockpot pineapple upside down cake
  • Fresh pineapple can be used instead of canned, just slice it thin and pat dry
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute the cake mix with a gluten-free yellow cake blend
  • Add shredded coconut or banana slices to the batter for extra flavor
  • Mini versions can be made using ramekins for perfect portions