Scout Camp Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Capture the essence of outdoor cooking with this classic Scout Camp Pineapple Upside Down Cake recipe, a deliciously fun twist on a timeless dessert made entirely in a Dutch oven. Perfect for campfire gatherings or backyard adventures, this recipe combines buttery caramelized brown sugar, juicy pineapple rings, and vibrant maraschino cherries with the airy sweetness of yellow cake. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep and 40 minutes of cooking, it’s ideal for feeding a group of happy campers. Whether you're savoring it fresh and warm under the stars or recreating the charm of camp at home, this easy-to-follow recipe proves that dessert tastes even better cooked over hot coals. Keywords: pineapple upside down cake, campfire dessert, Dutch oven recipe, easy camping food, outdoor cooking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 rings Canned pineapple rings
- 8 pieces Maraschino cherries
- 1 stick Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup Brown sugar
- 1 box Boxed yellow cake mix
- 1 cup Water
- 0.33 cup Vegetable oil
- 3 large Eggs
Instructions
Prepare a campfire or arrange hot charcoal briquettes for Dutch oven cooking.
Place the cast iron Dutch oven over a moderate heat source to preheat.
Once warm, melt the stick of unsalted butter directly in the bottom of the Dutch oven.
Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the melted butter to form a sugar base.
Place the pineapple rings on top of the brown sugar in a single layer, arranging them in a circle pattern. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple ring.
In a mixing bowl, prepare the yellow cake batter according to the box instructions, using 1 cup of water, 1/3 cup of vegetable oil, and 3 eggs.
Pour the cake batter evenly over the pineapple rings and cherries, ensuring they remain undisturbed.
Cover the Dutch oven with its lid and place 8-10 hot briquettes on top of the lid to create an even cooking temperature.
Bake the cake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove the Dutch oven from the heat and let the cake cool slightly for 10 minutes.
Carefully invert the cake onto a serving dish—use heat-resistant gloves and caution as the Dutch oven will be hot.
Serve warm and enjoy the delicious Scout Camp Pineapple Upside Down Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
517 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.0 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 101 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 410 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.1 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.4 g | ||
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 168 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 207 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
