Servings: 8-10
Embark on a tropical baking adventure with this Classic Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, where caramelized pineapple rings meet a soft, buttery cake for an enchanting dessert experience.
Ingredients
For the Pineapple Base:
- 8 circular slices of pineapple
- A generous sprinkle of brown sugar
- Optional: Cocktail cherries for a pop of color
For the Cake Batter:
- 150 grams of unsalted butter, softened to caress the sugar
- 150 grams of granulated sugar
- A pinch of salt, to balance the sweetness
- 2 large eggs, to bind the joy
- 4 tablespoons of pineapple juice, for a tropical twist
- 250 grams of all-purpose flour
- 4 grams of baking powder, to lift the spirits
Instructions
- Start by preheating your oven to 180°C (356°F). Prepare a 26 cm diameter springform pan by lining the bottom with parchment paper and greasing the sides with butter.
- In the pan, create a bed of brown sugar, laying it as evenly as possible. Arrange 6 pineapple slices over the sugar, and fill the gaps with chopped pineapple. Optionally, nestle cocktail cherries amidst the pineapple for added charm.
- For the batter, cream the soft butter with sugar and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl until the color lightens and the texture becomes fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, ensuring the sugar dissolves into a sweet dream.
- Blend one pineapple slice into a puree and unite it with the pineapple juice. This duo will bring a burst of flavor to your cake.
- Sift together the flour and baking powder, then fold this dry mixture into the wet ingredients, creating a batter that's ready for its tropical journey.
- Gently pour the batter over the prepared pineapple base, smoothing the surface with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes. The cake is ready to continue its upside-down adventure when it's golden brown and a skewer comes out clean from the center.
- After baking, let the cake rest for a brief 5 minutes. Then, with a heart full of hope, invert the cake onto a serving plate, peel away the parchment paper, and let the pineapple shine.
This Classic Pineapple Upside-Down Cake is a celebration of flavor and form, a dessert that looks as delightful as it tastes. Serve and watch as each slice brings smiles and the essence of the tropics to your table. Enjoy your creation!
