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Pineapple Upside Down Cake Kabobs Recipe

Pineapple Upside Down Cake Kabobs Recipe

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  • Author: Stacy
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Grilling, Campfire Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Pineapple Upside Down Cake Kabobs are a fun twist on the classic cake, perfect for grilling or campfire cooking. Juicy pineapple, sweet cherries, and moist cake all skewered together and grilled to perfection. A delightful treat for any outdoor gathering!


Ingredients

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For the Kabobs:

  • 4 cups fresh pineapple cut into chunks
  • 110 oz pound cake, cut into cubes
  • 1 jar maraschino cherries, drained
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 10 roasting skewers for grilling or campfire

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pineapple: Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Coat pineapple pieces in the mixture.
  2. Prepare Cake: Dip cake cubes in melted butter, then roll in granulated sugar.
  3. Assemble Kabobs: Thread cherries, cake, and pineapple alternately onto skewers.
  4. Cook: Grill or roast kabobs until golden brown and crispy, turning frequently.

Notes

  • For campfire cooking, ensure proper coal or flame conditions for best results.
  • Freeze assembled kabobs or individual ingredients for convenient make-ahead options.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 kabob
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg