Description
This Air Fryer Pineapple Upside Down Cake is the perfect quick and easy dessert, offering all the caramelized, buttery goodness of the classic treat—without turning on the oven! In just 30 minutes, enjoy a moist, fluffy cake with sweet pineapple and cherries. Ideal for last-minute cravings or impressing guests with minimal effort!
Ingredients
1/4 cup butter (melted)
1/2 cup brown sugar
4 pineapple rings (canned or fresh)
4 maraschino cherries
1/2 cup yellow cake mix
1 egg
1/4 cup pineapple juice (from the can)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
Prepare the Pan:
Grease a 6-inch cake pan with nonstick spray. Pour the melted butter into the pan and sprinkle brown sugar evenly over it.
Layer the Pineapple & Cherries:
Arrange the pineapple rings over the sugar mixture, and place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple ring.
Make the Batter:
In a bowl, whisk together the cake mix, egg, pineapple juice, and vegetable oil until smooth. Pour the batter evenly over the fruit layer in the cake pan.
Air Fry:
Preheat your air fryer to 320°F (160°C). Air fry the cake for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool & Flip:
Let the cake cool for 5-10 minutes, then carefully flip it onto a plate.
Serve:
Enjoy the cake warm as-is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence!
Notes
ips:
For personal-sized cakes, use ramekins and adjust the cooking time.
Add a dash of cinnamon to the brown sugar for extra flavor.
Reheat leftovers in the microwave for about 10 seconds to make them taste freshly baked.
Air Fryer Tip: If you want a quick, individual serving, consider making smaller cakes in ramekins, which will cook faster than a larger cake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
