Description
Classic pineapple upside down cake delivers sweet nostalgia with caramelized fruit and tender crumb. Buttery layers meld tropical flavors, creating a dessert perfect for family gatherings and special moments you’ll savor completely.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 pineapple rings (in syrup, drained and syrup reserved)
- 2 large eggs
- 100 grams (3.5 oz) self-raising flour
- 100 grams (3.5 oz) softened butter
- 100 grams (3.5 oz) golden caster sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsps reserved pineapple syrup
- 50 grams (1.75 oz) softened butter
- 50 grams (1.75 oz) light soft brown sugar
- 7 glacé cherries
Instructions
- Caramel Base Preparation: Lavishly coat the cake tin’s base and sides with a blend of softened butter and light brown sugar, crafting a decadent caramel foundation that will transform into a glossy topping.
- Fruit Arrangement: Position whole pineapple rings across the sugared surface, strategically placing glacé cherries in each ring’s center to create an eye-catching, symmetrical design.
- Batter Creation: Whisk together butter, golden caster sugar, self-raising flour, baking powder, vanilla extract, and eggs until the mixture achieves a luxurious, smooth texture with no lumps, incorporating reserved pineapple syrup for enhanced moisture and tropical depth.
- Assembly and Baking: Delicately pour the batter over the fruit layer, ensuring even distribution with a spatula, then transfer to a preheated oven and bake until the cake develops a golden-brown exterior and springs back when lightly touched.
- Cooling and Presentation: Allow the cake to rest momentarily after removing from the oven, then confidently invert onto a serving plate to showcase the caramelized pineapple topping, revealing a stunning culinary masterpiece that can be enjoyed warm, potentially accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Prepare Caramel Base Carefully: Use softened butter and light brown sugar to create a smooth, even layer that prevents sticking and ensures perfect caramelization.
- Arrange Pineapple Strategically: Place rings and cherries with precision to create an appealing visual pattern that remains intact after inverting the cake.
- Check Moisture Balance: Add reserved pineapple syrup sparingly to enhance flavor without making the batter too wet, which could compromise the cake’s texture.
- Master Inverting Technique: Allow cake to cool slightly before flipping to prevent breaking and ensure the caramel topping remains perfectly attached to the cake surface.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 306
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg