Foil Packet Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes
Individual pineapple upside-down cakes made right in foil packets, with caramelized brown sugar and juicy pineapple rings. These single-serve treats cook directly in the coals, making them a nostalgic and easy campsite dessert.
Equipment
- Heavy-duty aluminum foil
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 4 pineapple rings canned or fresh
- 4 maraschino cherries
- 4 tbsp brown sugar
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup yellow cake mix
- 1/3 cup water
Instructions
- Lay out 4 sheets of foil, each about 10x10 inches.
- Place 1 tbsp brown sugar and 1 tbsp butter in the center of each sheet. Top with a pineapple ring and place a cherry in the center.
- In a bowl, combine cake mix and water to make a thick batter.
- Spoon 2-3 tbsp batter over each pineapple ring, spreading gently to mostly cover.
- Fold foil into packets, sealing tightly.
- Place packets on hot campfire coals and cook for 12-15 minutes, rotating halfway through, until cakes are set and aromatic.
- Remove from the fire, let cool slightly, then carefully open and invert cakes onto plates so pineapple is on top.
Notes
Foil packets make cleanup a breeze and allow you to cook dessert right after dinner. Use long tongs to move the packets on and off the coals safely.