Pineapple Upside-down Cake: A Delicious Caramelized Cake.
With its caramelized pineapples and soft rum-flavored sponge cake, the pineapple upside-down cake is a universally loved dessert. We invite you to discover all the tips and tricks for mastering this classic treat with exotic flavors.
Ingredients
Here are the necessary ingredients to make an upside-down pineapple cake for 4 to 6 people:
- One can of pineapple in syrup.
- 100 g of unsalted butter.
- 100 g of sugar.
- 100 g of flour.
- One packet of baking powder.
- 2 eggs.
- 1 cap of amber rum.
- 7 pieces of sugar and a little water.
Please note: it is possible to make this recipe by replacing the pineapple slices with apple slices and the rum with calvados. In this case, remember to reduce the amount of sugar in the batter to 75 g, as this variation, similar to a tarte tatin, is naturally sweeter.
Dough Preparation
The batter for the pineapple upside-down cake is a type of tender pound cake with a rich taste of butter and rum. To make the batter successfully, it is very important to use soft but not melted butter.
1- Take the butter out of the Refrigerator at least half an hour before using it.
2- Beat the butter with the sugar until you get a light and very soft cream.
3- Mix the baking powder with the Flour, then gradually incorporate them into the batter, alternating with the whole eggs. You should obtain a smooth batter.
4- Drain the syrup from the Pineapple slices. Cut 2 slices into small pieces in the cake batter and set the others aside for the top of the cake.
5- Finally, flavor the batter with a capful of amber Rum.
Caramel Preparation
To succeed in making the pineapple upside-down cake, you must also prepare a caramel directly at the bottom of the mold. This cake must therefore be made in a metal or Teflon, non-stick, and heat-resistant cake pan.
1- Wet 7 pieces of sugar by quickly running them under a stream of cold water.
2- Place them one by one at the bottom of your cake pan.
3- Place the cake pan on high heat and let the sugar and water boil and turn golden until a nice Golden caramel is obtained.
4- As soon as the caramel begins to form, rotate the pan while being careful not to burn yourself, so that the caramel spreads evenly at the bottom and all around the sides of the pan.
Note: this step is essential to the success of this caramelized pineapple cake. Children should be assisted by an adult for this part of the recipe.
Pineapple Cake Assembly
1- Place the remaining pineapple slices on the caramel to form a flower, as shown in the picture.
2- Pour the cake batter over the fruits. When unmolding the pineapple upside-down cake, the fruits will appear on top of the dessert.
Baking the pineapple cake
1- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2- Bake the pineapple upside-down cake for about 25 minutes. A knife inserted into the center of the cake should come out clean.
3- Unmold the cake while it is still warm, before the caramel hardens. To do this, place a plate over the mold and quickly invert the cake, being careful not to burn yourself.
4- Let this delicious moist and caramelized cake cool before serving.
