Description
Indulge in these delicious Grilled Pineapple Upside Down Cakes that are perfect for a summer barbecue or a simple dessert treat. The caramelized pineapple, buttery brown sugar, and cherries atop a moist sponge cake create a delightful combination of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Pineapple Upside Down Cakes:
- 8 ounces can sliced pineapple
- 6 pre-made dessert sponge cakes
- 6 Maraschino cherries
- 6 tablespoons Butter
- 6 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the Grill: Turn on the grill to preheat.
- Prepare Foil Packets: Create 8″ x 8″ foil squares. Place a pat of butter and brown sugar in the center of each square. Add a pineapple slice and a cherry. Place a sponge cake upside down over the pineapple.
- Grill the Packets: Seal the foil packets and grill on low for 10-12 minutes until sizzling.
- Cool and Serve: Let the packets cool for 10 minutes, then carefully open to reveal the cakes.
Notes
- Grill temperatures may vary, adjust as needed.
- For charcoal grills, adjust briquettes accordingly.
- You can also bake the cakes at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.
- Be cautious, the foil packets will be very hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 93 kcal
- Sugar: 8.8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6.6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8.8g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 22mg
