1. Preheat and Prepare
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease muffin tins with non-stick cooking spray. Open the pineapple cans and set aside the juice for the batter.
2. Make the Topping
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter and brown sugar until well combined.
- Spoon a small amount of the mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup, distributing evenly.
3. Prepare the Cake Batter
- Follow the package directions for the cake mix, but replace the water with the reserved pineapple juice for extra flavor.
4. Assemble the Mini Cakes
- Place a well-drained pineapple slice at the bottom of each muffin cup.
- Add a cherry half, cut side up, in the center of each pineapple slice.
- Pour the prepared cake batter over the pineapple and cherry, filling each muffin cup about 1/4 to 1/3 full.
5. Bake
