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3-2-1 Pineapple Upside Down Mug Cake

May 25, 2016 by Wendy Sondov 16 Comments

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Pineapple Upside Down  Cake is a trendy vintage favorite. This mug cake version of Pineapple Upside Down Cake creates individual servings of moist yellow cake topped with pineapple rings, maraschino cherries, and melted brown sugar, just like the baked cake, but with 3-2-1 Pineapple Upside Down Mug Cake, dessert is ready in just one microwave minute.

3-2-1 Pineapple Upside Down Mug Cake
As with all microwave mug cakes on The Monday Box, 3-2-1 Pineapple Upside Down Mug Cake is made with shelf stable ingredients that can be packed as a kit in a care package. There are a LOT of 3-2-1 cake recipes on The Monday Box. Most, like 3-2-1 Molten Lava or 3-2-1 Mandarin Orange, give the option of eating the cake straight out of the mug in which it’s cooked, or turned out onto a plate for a fancy presentation.

This recipe requires turning the cake out of the mug onto a plate. Pineapple Upside Down Mug Cake wouldn’t be upside down unless it was turned over.

3-2-1 Pineapple Upside Down Mug Cake

Usually when making mug cakes, the batter is mixed in the same mug in which it is cooked. For 3-2-1 Pineapple Upside Down Mug Cake, the brown sugar, pineapple, and cherries are positioned at the bottom of the cooking bowl, and the 3-2-1 magic batter is mixed in a separate bowl, then poured on top.

In the microwave, the brown sugar melts into a syrup and the cake batter rises. One minute later, dessert is ready!

3-2-1 Pineapple Upside Down Mug CakeTIPS: I made my 3-2-1 Pineapple Upside Down Mug Cakes in the little cardboard snack bowls found in the dollar bin or party aisle at Target. Small microwaveable dessert bowls work too.

I recommend placing the bowl on a plate for microwaving just in case there is any overflow while cooking. Be sure to run a butter knife all the way around the sides of the cake immediately after zapping so that the cake doesn’t stick to the bowl when turned over.

Also, you may be tempted to skip adding the pineapple topping (found in the ice cream aisle), but don’t. Adding the topping keeps the cake from being spongy.

3-2-1 Pineapple Upside Down Mug Cake

Everyone will be amazed and delighted with 3-2-1 Pineapple Upside Down Mug Cake! At home, this is a great way to create an impressive dessert without turning on the oven, or an indulgent one minute snack.

A care package filled with the ingredients and directions for 3-2-1 Pineapple Upside Down Mug Cake is sure to be a welcome surprise and a taste of home.

3-2-1 Pineapple Upside Down Mug Cake

 

You can read more about desert safe ingredients and find an index of all of the desert safe recipes on The Monday Box by clicking here.

 

3-2-1 Pineapple Upside Down Cake
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3-2-1 Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Makes 24 mugs of cake
Author Wendy Sondov themondaybox.com

Ingredients

  • 1 box Angel Food Cake mix
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • Non-stick spray if not using disposable cups and not shipping by air
  • Water
  • 1 jar pineapple ice cream topping
  • 1 bag brown sugar
  • 1-2 jars maraschino cherries
  • 2- 20 oz. cans pineapple rings 10 rings in each can, packed in pineapple juice, drained

Directions

  1. In a gallon sized ziplock bag, combine the two boxes of cake mix. Shake the bag to mix thoroughly.
  2. Lightly coat the inside of a small microwaveable bowl with non-stick spray or use a disposable microwave safe paper snack cup. (Without the spray the bowl is harder to clean.)
  3. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of brown sugar at the bottom of the cup/bowl.
  4. Place 1 pineapple ring on top of the brown sugar and 2 cherries in the hole of the ring.
  5. (Here comes the 3-2-1 part) In a separate mug/bowl, stir together 3 tablespoons of cake mix, 2 tablespoons of water, and 1 tablespoon pineapple syrup/topping . Mix to combine thoroughly.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cooking bowl on top of the pineapple.
  7. Place the bowl on a small plate to catch any possible overflow drips and microwave on high for 1 minute.
  8. Immediately upon removing from the microwave, run a knife gently around the sides of the bowl to loosen the cake from the bowl.
  9. Dump the cake onto a plate and eat immediately.

Packing Tips

Combine the two cake mixes into a labeled gallon-size ziplock bag. Include a measuring spoon, a bag of brown sugar, pineapple rings packed in juice, a jar of maraschino cherries, and a jar of pineapple ice cream topping. Include microwave safe paper snack cups/bowls, small paper plates, and plastic spoons.

3-2-1 Pineapple Upside Down Mug Cake

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Comments

  1. Ashley says

    May 25, 2016 at 4:10 pm

    My best friend is obsessed with pineapple upside down cake – it’s hands down her favorite dessert. I so need to make this for her and give her a batch to keep on hand!!

    Reply
    • The Monday Box says

      May 26, 2016 at 7:52 am

      This quickie adaptation is sure to make your obsessed friend happy, Ashley. Imagine being able to satisfy our obsessions at a moments notice! πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  2. Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says

    May 27, 2016 at 3:29 am

    We love pineapple upside down cake and these are adorable! I love the ratio of a pineapple to cake too. I need to try these soon. Have a lovely holiday weekend Wendy!

    Reply
    • The Monday Box says

      May 27, 2016 at 7:52 pm

      Thanks, Tricia! These are mug cakes for emergency cravings, dorm/barracks treats, or non-bakers. A different category than “the real thing” but tasty all the same. πŸ™‚ I hope you enjoy your long weekend., Tricia!

      Reply
  3. Jeanette says

    May 28, 2016 at 1:02 am

    These looks very delicious πŸ™‚

    Reply
    • The Monday Box says

      May 28, 2016 at 9:55 am

      Thanks, Jeanette! They are great for care packages and midnight cravings! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  4. Lisa says

    May 28, 2016 at 1:04 am

    I love this idea for an emergency dessert, Wendy! Very creative and so cute πŸ™‚ I’m definitely going to pin this recipe to try. I hope you have a great weekend!

    Reply
    • The Monday Box says

      May 28, 2016 at 9:57 am

      Thanks, Lisa! For times when baking in an oven isn’t possible or desirable, 3-2-1 cakes can be fun. πŸ™‚ Thanks for pinning and have a wonderful long weekend!

      Reply
  5. Miz Helen says

    May 28, 2016 at 12:21 pm

    I always love a Pineapple Upside Down Cake, this makes me want to make one. I will try your recipe it looks awesome! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
    • The Monday Box says

      June 6, 2016 at 9:08 am

      Thank you, Miz Helen! 3-2-1 cakes are a fun solution to a craving. Instant (1 minute) gratification! πŸ™‚ Thanks for hosting Full Plate Thursday!

      Reply
  6. Winnie says

    May 30, 2016 at 1:03 pm

    Wowwww
    These look soooooooo cute πŸ™‚ Like little yellow flowers – I love it!
    My family loves pineapples so I hope to try it soon

    Reply
    • The Monday Box says

      June 6, 2016 at 9:06 am

      Thank you, Winnie! When it’s hot out, and you don’t want to heat up the kitchen, this would be a fun treat!

      Reply
  7. Chris Scheuer says

    May 30, 2016 at 1:18 pm

    This is too fun Wendy! I love the way the top looks all caramel-y too! They look quite difficult to resist!

    Reply
    • The Monday Box says

      June 6, 2016 at 9:03 am

      Thanks, Chris! The brown sugar melts into a syrup that’s not quite caramel-y but a close substitute for a microwave cake. πŸ™‚

      Reply
  8. Mir says

    June 1, 2016 at 6:17 am

    These are gorgeous! I’ve never even thought of doing pineapple upside-down in a mug cake. In general, I need to get on that mug cake bandwagon. I hear it’s totally the best way to make single-serve cake!

    Reply
    • The Monday Box says

      June 1, 2016 at 9:05 am

      Thanks, Mir! The good and bad news is that 3-2-1 cakes only take a minute to prepare a serving for 1. Too easy, perhaps, to make additonal servings for 1! πŸ˜‰

      Reply

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