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READY IN 25 mins

Quick Camping Pineapple Cakes

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"In an effort to avoid S'more burnout on our last trip, I came up with this quick recipe you can make right at camp and just toss on the hot coals of the campfire." — 79SHALE97

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Original recipe makes 6 cakes Change Servings

6 sheets heavy duty aluminum foil (10x12-inch)
1 (12 ounce) package prepared sponge cake shells
cooking spray
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained, juice reserved

2 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
1/3 cup chopped pecans, divided
18 maraschino cherries

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Directions

Spray the aluminum sheets with cooking spray, and place a sponge cake shell in the center of each sheet. Spoon the crushed pineapple into the cakes, dividing it equally, and sprinkle each cake with about 1 teaspoon of brown sugar and about 2 teaspoons of nuts. Top each cake with 3 maraschino cherries, and drizzle 1 to 2 teaspoons of the pineapple juice over each cake.
Wrap the cakes in the foil, leaving some room at the top for air circulation. Place the foil packs onto the embers of a campfire until the cakes are hot and bubbling, about 10 minutes.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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Side Notes - You can find the sponge cakes in the bakery and/or produce department. They're typically used to make strawberry shortcakes. Also, the can of crushed pineapple did not contain enough juice on our last trip, so I used some of the liquid from the jar that the maraschino cherries came in.

—79SHALE97

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Nov 12, 2011

what a refreshing change from the standard s'more! The first time I tried it didn't go so well. After following the instructions they burned. So 10 minutes in the embers is just too much. A few minutes on the grate not directly over a flame works very well!!

—booklady2005

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11 Ratings

Aug 18, 2010

really really really good idea. Super simple. The cakes took no time at all to heat up in the coals, ours were very hot, I think I didn't even leave them on 3 minutes, as soon as you hear steam and bubbling, they're done... and the sugar on the foil caramelizes and it's a real treat when you're out in the middle of nowhere. Fantastic idea.

—NellyBear

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Jan 03, 2011

So good and so much fun!

—corrinne

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Jan 03, 2011

Delicious! Thank you.

—JJJ

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Aug 21, 2011

These were pretty good, but we didn't care to much for the smokey flavor. Do not put them in flames!

—lisalubell

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Jun 12, 2011

These were a big hit! I forgot the cherries and pecans when we went camping, so just made them without and they were gobbled up. Thanks for this great recipe!

—MichaeleM

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Oct 28, 2011

A total hit with the grandkids and a nice change from somore's

—Carol Z.

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Nutrition

Calories
301 kcal
15%

Carbohydrates
60 g
19%

Cholesterol
57 mg
19%

Fiber
1.8 g
7%

Protein
4 g
8%

Sodium
139 mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Quick Camping Pineapple Cakes

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 301
** Calories from Fat: 54

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 6g 9 %
** Saturated Fat 0.8g 4 %
** Cholesterol 57mg 19 %
** Sodium 139mg 6 %
** Potassium 225mg 6 %
** Total Carbohydrates 60g 19 %
** Dietary Fiber 1.8g 7 %
** Protein 4g 8 %
** Sugars 38.6g
** Vitamin A 3 %
** Vitamin C 15 %
** Calcium 8 %
** Iron 20 %
** Thiamin 18 %
** Niacin 17 %
** Vitamin B6 7 %
** Magnesium 10 %
** Folate 18 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.