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Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

American
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55 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps

55 min · 7 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

380 kcalper person
Protein 5g
Carbs 52g
Fats 17g

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

1

Pour the melted butter into a round cake tin, then sprinkle the light brown sugar evenly over the base.

Approx. 3 minutes
2

Arrange the pineapple rings over the sugar in a single layer.

Approx. 3 minutes
3

Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt together in a bowl.

Approx. 3 minutes
4

Beat the softened butter with the granulated sugar until pale and fluffy, then beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.

Approx. 5 minutes
5

Fold in the flour mixture alternately with the whole milk until just combined.

Approx. 4 minutes
6

Spoon the batter evenly over the pineapple rings.

Approx. 3 minutes
7

Bake at 175°C until a skewer inserted comes out clean, then turn out onto a plate while still warm.

Approx. 34 minutes