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Caramelised Pineapple Cake
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I don’t bake a lot but my other half loves sweets and desserts. I think I mentioned before that he bakes more frequent than I do. So, when he bakes, my job is to make sure the kitchen stays clean and tidy. While the cake is in the oven, I prepare the set up for photos shooting. Well, that really makes a change as most of the time, I prepare, cook, set up for photo shooting, pretty up the dish, take the shots and tidy up the kitchen. So, when I am not cooking, that cuts down my tasks and I just have to concentrate taking photos, which is pretty cool. 😉
I like to eat cake but it also depends what sort of cake. I don’t like cakes with icing and too much cream. I like cakes with fruits and not too sweet. One cake that has got me addicted has to be Caramelised Pineapple Cake! I like caramel and love pineapple, even the sound of it makes me drool.
Not too long ago, I was helping out in the kitchen, baking caramelised pineapple cake. It is one of the most delicious cakes that I don’t mind to bake and eat for the second time! A few things that I like about this cake. First, slices of pineapple that are soaked with caramel. Second, the cake is moistened with pineapple juice/syrup once it’s cooked. Last but not least, it’s not too sweet. All these are the reasons I fall for this simple yet delicious caramelised pineapple cake! I definitely think you should give it a go!
Caramelised Pineapple Cake
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For the Caramelised Pineapple Cake:
150g butter
150g flour
150g sugar
3 eggs
3g yeast
1 can pineapple (can also use fresh pineapple, about 5-6 slices)
60ml pineapple juice
Method:
1. Mixed melted butter with sugar. Beat until the mixture turns pale.
2. Put in eggs, one at a time. Then, put in flour and yeast. Mix well.
3. Meanwhile, make caramel in a pot. Then pour it into a round cake mould.
4. Arrange pineapple slices on top of the caramel. Then, pour in the cake mixture.
5. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180°C for 30 minutes.
6. Once cooked, pour pineapple juice/syrup over the cake. Leave to cool.
7. Get a serving plate larger than the cake mould. Put the plate on top of the mould, then quickly, carefully and confidently turn it out.
You are lucky that your other half bakes. Here, I have two baking idiots at home.:O The pineapple cake is so pretty with the pineapple “flowers” 😀
Yeah, that splits up my work too.. hehe 🙂
Thanks for your comment..
I think this one must go to my to-bake list as I’m really drooling just looking at your cake. Pineapple can never fail to please my little tot. 😉
I love pineapple too.. and it’s a great fruit to bake with.
I want a slice, please ! The cake looks so moist and the pineapple slices are like little sun…
Thanks! I will try to imagine ‘the sun’ when I eat it next time just to warm myself up.. hehe
I love baking while the other is not… but he could whip up delicious Chinese meals 🙂
Love pineapples… will try one day… and the ingredients are manageable… terimakasih 🙂
Lisa,
You are lucky to have your other half to whip up nice Chinese meals.. hehe..
Cake ni memang easy je.. try and let me know..
I love the idea of fruit cake…and agree with you they usually less sweet and some tartness of the fruit. The pineapple cake looks great and pretty 🙂
Thanks for your kind words, Juliana..
Very lucky your other half likes to bake! That’s excellent – you guys split the work. In my home – I do it all! 🙂
Lovely pineapple cake as well. This is my Dad’s favourite cake – must let him try your version.
Well, yeah.. I just assign dessert/sweet work to him.. hehehe.. and I become a helper..
Love this! Have made a caramelised plum cake before, but can see how it would work with pineapple too. Love the beautiful design of the pineapples, they look like little flowers!
Su-yin,
Caramelised plum cake sounds yummy! I might give it a go next time!
One of the best looking pineapple upside down cake I have seen. Wow!
Thanks Ellie!
I’d rather eat this than pineapple tart during CNY, or any day as a matter of fact :p You’re so lucky that your other half bakes so well!
Yeah, at least I am not the only one cooking.. hehe
The pineapple looks so pretty. Lucky you to have someone bake for you 🙂
Thanks! Yeah, I am happy when I just sit back, relax, and enjoy the cake. 🙂
Leemei, I would bake for you guys all the time if I only got to eat half of your gorgeous savory dishes :). Love the way you cute the pineapple to be so pretty. One of my favorite cakes.
Xiaolu,
That would be cool! I wish you live not far from me!
Thanks for your kind words 😉
I love how you cut the pineapple. So pretty. I too like cakes plain without any dressing 🙂
Thanks Gert. Learnt cutting pineapple from my mom. 🙂
So pretty and tempting! A marvelous cake. I always liked baked goodies with pineapple.
Cheers,
Rosa
Thanks Rosa! 🙂 I am a big fan of pineapple..
this cake looks stunning!
Thanks! 🙂
I want a partner who bakes too!! Boo-hoo! 😛
Love how the pineapple slices are cut. So pretty!
The recipe sounds a lot like recipe for basic pound cake. I can imagine the buttery and rich texture of this cake. And the way the pineapples are cut. Beautiful!
I have never used yeast in a pineapple cake. This looks gorgeous.
OMW! If i had seen this before Fri i so know what i would have requested 🙂 x
Hehe.. I can make it next time!!
This sounds yummy. What is the size of of ur cake pan n what is the depth/ height of ur cake? This is so I can work out my substitutions in case I don’t have the same pans… thanks!
Thanks for dropping by! The cake pan that I used is 8in (20cm) in diameter and the depth is about 2in – 2.5in (5cm – 6cm).
Hi. Love to bake this cake.But im not an expert in baking.So please explain how to make caramel itself. Thank you
Hi,
Thanks for stopping by. To make caramel, you can use this recipe: http://www.mycookinghut.com/2009/03/29/petits-pots-de-creme-au-caramel/
Can i use baking powder instead of yeast? Thank you
Yes, you can.
Hi, I have a question about your pineapple cake, and is about your 3rd ingredient. You don’t say how to make the caramel or the quantity. Can you please give me more instructions as I also love pineapple and can’t wait to make this delicious looking cake!
Hi Xiomara,
Thanks for stopping by! To make the caramel, see below:
90g saster sugar
To make the caramel, put the sugar in a heavy-based saucepan and heat until it dissolves and starts to caramelize – tip the saucepan from side to side as the sugar cooks to keep the colouring even. Remove from the heat and carefully add 2 tablespoons water to stop the cooking process.
Thank you for answering my question so fast!
It’s also known as Pineapple Upside down – a classic from the 80s i think !!
not made that since my school days. will go on list for baking with my daughter once she’s old enough.