Upside-down Pineapple Cake

With tasting notes that boast fruity, gooey, caramelly goodness, it’s no wonder why this has been a must-make favorite for generations.

Ingredients for 8 portions

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven 175F

  2. 2

    In a medium pot, melt 3 tbsp of butter, add brown sugar, stir continuously and bring to a boil. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Grease a baking pan and then turn the butter mixture into the pan, spread evening on the pan set aside

  4. 4

    Sift and collect the pineapple juice in a jug, then arrange the blotted pineapple rings on the pan and place glazed cherries in the pineapple rings and set aside for a few minutes as you prepare the cake batter.

  5. 5

    Beat eggs, vanilla in a small bowl for 2 minutes, add sugar and mix for 3 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add oil and pineapple juice and then mix for 2 minutes to combine. Gradually add flour and baking powder. Mix thoroughly until smooth and creamy.

  7. 7

    Scrape down the sides and up the bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Pour and spread the cake batter evenly over the prepared pineapple pan.

  8. 8

    Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C for about 30-35 minutes.

  9. 9

    Remove from the oven when slightly brown. Allow it cool for at least 5 minutes. Invert the slightly cooled cake onto a cake stand or serving plate upside down

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