Description
Moist and golden, this classic Pineapple Upside Down Cake brings tropical sweetness to your dessert table. Caramelized pineapple rings and tender cake create a delightful treat that will transport you to a sunny paradise with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 7 pineapple rings (in syrup, drained and syrup reserved)
- 2 eggs
- 100 g self-raising flour
Cake Components:
- 100 g softened butter
- 100 g golden caster sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons reserved pineapple syrup
Topping Ingredients:
- 50 g softened butter
- 50 g light soft brown sugar
- 7 glacé cherries
Instructions
- Prepare the cake tin by generously coating the base and sides with a luxurious mixture of softened butter and light brown sugar, creating a rich caramel-like foundation for the pineapple rings.
- Artfully arrange whole pineapple rings across the sugared surface, nestling vibrant glacé cherries into the center of each ring to create a visually stunning pattern.
- Create a velvety cake batter by whisking together butter, golden caster sugar, self-raising flour, baking powder, vanilla extract, and eggs until the mixture achieves a silky, smooth consistency.
- Incorporate a splash of reserved pineapple syrup into the batter, adding a subtle tropical essence and ensuring maximum moisture.
- Gently transfer the batter over the carefully arranged pineapple rings, using a spatula to spread the mixture evenly and eliminate any air pockets.
- Slide the prepared tin into a preheated oven, allowing the cake to bake until it transforms into a golden-brown masterpiece with a perfectly risen, springy texture.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cake to rest briefly, which helps the caramelized topping set and prevents potential structural collapse during unmolding.
- Invert the cake onto a serving plate with a confident, swift motion, revealing the glistening pineapple design that now crowns the dessert.
- Serve immediately while warm, optionally accompanied by a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream to complement the cake’s rich, fruity flavors.
Notes
- Master the art of preparing this classic dessert with perfectly caramelized pineapple rings that create a stunning visual and delicious flavor.
- Ensure butter and sugar are at room temperature for seamless mixing and smoother cake batter consistency.
- Reserve pineapple syrup as a secret ingredient that adds moisture and enhances the cake’s tropical taste profile.
- Check cake doneness by inserting a skewer into the center – it should come out clean without any raw batter.
- The caramelized topping requires gentle spreading to create an even, golden-brown surface that looks professionally made.
- Serving the cake warm with vanilla ice cream elevates the dessert from simple to spectacular, balancing the cake’s warmth with cold, creamy sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg