Caramel-pineapple upside-down cake (1953)

Caramel surprise upside-down cake

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This classic 1950s recipe for a caramel-pineapple upside-down cake was one of the first to combine the popular tropical fruit with caramel candy cubes to make a tasty dessert.

Caramel surprise upside-down cake (1953)

Picture this gorgeous cake on your dinner table tonight! Wonderful new caramel surprise upside-down cake, with a true caramel flavor that’s out of this world!

When you hear the family rave about it, you’ll be eager to try the many other new Caramel surprise Kraft has for you. So — for dessert tonight, serve caramel surprise upside-down cake. Remember, the big flavor secret is to use Kraft caramels. And be sure to let the youngsters have plenty of this delicious candy. So wholesome and nourishing… 1-2/3 pints of milk are in every pound.

Caramel surprise upside-down cake

Caramel-pineapple upside-down cake recipe

Ingredients

1 cup of Kraft caramel sauce
6 slices of pineapple
1 package of yellow or white cake mix

Directions

Pour the caramel sauce in a greased 10-inch skillet. Place one slice of pineapple in the center of the skillet, and cut the remaining pineapple slices in halves and arrange around the center slice. Prepare the cake mix according to the directions on the package and pour the batter over the pineapple slices. Bake in a moderate oven, 350 F, for 55 to 60 minutes. Turn the cake out of the skillet on a plate to cool.

Kraft caramel sauce

Ingredients

1/2 pound (28 pieces) of Kraft caramels
1/2 cup of hot water

Directions

Place the caramels and hot water in the top of a double boiler. Heat, stirring frequently, until all of the caramels are melted and the sauce is smooth. Makes 1 cup of sauce.

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