Pineapple cake

Pineapple cake is a quick and delicious dessert, perfect for moments when you want to impress someone with a simple yet flavorful recipe. This cake, with a layer of caramelized pineapple, will bring a touch of exoticism to your kitchen. Here’s how to prepare it step by step!

Total preparation time: 45 minutes
Baking time: 30 minutes
Number of servings: 8

Ingredients:
- 500 g pineapple slices (fresh or canned)
- 380 g sugar
- 110 g butter (at room temperature)
- 130 g flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- 1 packet vanilla
- a pinch of salt
- juice from one lemon
- whipped cream (optional, for serving)

Step 1: Preparing the caramel
Start by making the caramel. In a pan, add 180 g of sugar and place it over medium heat. Stir constantly with a wooden spatula to prevent burning. When the sugar turns into a golden caramel syrup, carefully pour it onto the bottom of a baking dish, ensuring it is evenly distributed. Let it cool completely.

Step 2: Preparing the pineapple
Once the caramel has cooled, take the pineapple slices, cut them in half (if large), and place them over the cooled caramel. Drizzle with lemon juice to add a touch of freshness and prevent oxidation.

Step 3: Preparing the cake batter
In a large bowl, beat the butter with 200 g of sugar (reserve the rest for the next step) until creamy and light in color. Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition. Add the salt and vanilla, continuing to mix.

Step 4: Combining the dry ingredients
In another bowl, mix the flour with the baking powder. Gradually incorporate the flour mixture into the butter mixture alternately with the milk, mixing gently until combined. Be careful not to overmix, to achieve a fluffy cake.

Step 5: Assembling the cake
Pour the batter over the pineapple slices in the dish, ensuring it is evenly distributed. Sprinkle the remaining sugar on top.

Step 6: Baking
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius. Bake the cake for 30 minutes or until golden and a tester inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 7: Cooling and serving
After the cake is baked, let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, carefully invert the pan onto a platter so that the caramelized pineapple is on top. Serve the cake warm, with freshly whipped cream if desired.

Helpful tip: If you want to try a special variation of this cake, you can add some chopped nuts or almonds to the batter for extra texture and flavor. You can also experiment with other fruits, such as peaches or apricots, to create a seasonal cake.

This pineapple cake will surely become a family favorite! Enjoy every bite and relish the compliments from your loved ones!

 Ingredients: 500 g pineapple slices (fresh or canned) 380 g sugar 110 g butter 130 g flour 2 eggs 1 teaspoon baking powder 2-3 tablespoons milk vanilla, salt, one lemon whipped cream (optional)