Pineapple Upside Down Cake
55 min · 7 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
About this dish
A buttery vanilla sponge baked over caramelised pineapple rings, then flipped to reveal a glossy, golden fruit topping.
Allergy Info
Dairy, Gluten, Eggs
Diet Info
Vegetarian
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Pineappletinned rings, drained500 g
Dairy & Eggs
- Unsalted butter85g melted for the topping, 115g softened for the cake200 g
- Eggs2
- Whole milk120 ml
Dried Goods
- Light brown sugarfor the topping150 g
- Plain flour200 g
- Baking powder2 tsp
- Granulated sugar150 g
Spices & Seasonings
- Salt0.25 tsp
- Vanilla extract1 tsp
Utensils
- 20 cm round cake tin
- Mixing bowl
- Electric hand mixer
Method
Pour the melted butter into a round cake tin, then sprinkle the light brown sugar evenly over the base.
Arrange the pineapple rings over the sugar in a single layer.
Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt together in a bowl.
Beat the softened butter with the granulated sugar until pale and fluffy, then beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.
Fold in the flour mixture alternately with the whole milk until just combined.
Spoon the batter evenly over the pineapple rings.
Bake at 175°C until a skewer inserted comes out clean, then turn out onto a plate while still warm.