Step
1

Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Spray bottoms and sides of 2 (9-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray.
Step
2

Divide melted butter between pans; spread to completely cover bottoms of pans. Sprinkle 1/4 cup brown sugar evenly over melted butter in each pan. Arrange 6 pineapple slices on brown sugar in each pan. Place cherry in center of each pineapple slice. Set aside.
Step
3

In large bowl, beat cake mix, oil, eggs and 1 cup reserved pineapple juice with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide batter between pans; spread evenly.
Step
4

Bake 29 to 33 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around edges of pans to loosen cakes; carefully remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
Step
5

In chilled medium bowl, beat whipping cream, granulated sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Place 1 cake layer on serving plate. Spread 1 cup of the whipped cream on top. Carefully place second cake layer on top. Top with remaining whipped cream, walnuts and additional cherries.
Step
6

Refrigerate 30 minutes to firm up before serving. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition

470 Calories

22g Total Fat

4g Protein

63g Total Carbohydrate

44g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 470

Calories from Fat: 200

Total Fat: 22g; 34%

Saturated Fat: 10g; 48%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 95mg; 32%

Sodium: 360mg; 15%

Potassium: 150mg; 4%

Total Carbohydrate: 63g; 21%

Dietary Fiber: 0g; 0%

Sugars: 44g

Protein: 4g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 10%; 10%

Vitamin C: 6%; 6%

Calcium: 15%; 15%

Iron: 8%; 8%

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 2 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 4 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Pineapple Upside-Down Layer Cake

Pineapple Upside-Down Layer Cake

Ingredients

Cake

Whipped Cream Topping

Instructions