PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
In this country, ingestion of the pineapple upside-down cake has often been used as proof of citizenship - unless you had some as a child, you simply weren't an American. I've had plenty of bad ones -- usually because the dough is too heavy or dry, and sometimes the overly shrill sweetness makes you want to quit living, at least for the length of time you are eating it. But properly prepared, this guilty pleasure is most welcomely retro, and in the recipe here, the cake, while not exactly dietetic, is not life-threatening either.
Provided by Jonathan Reynolds
Categories cakes, dessert
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a 10-inch cast iron skillet; stir in brown sugar.
- Stir in rum; let mixture bubble.
- Arrange fruit in mixture and intersperse pecans. Pineapples may overlap; place semicircles along sides of skillet; place cherries in middle of ring. Berries should be evenly distributed - their mirror image will be what the top of the cake looks like.
- For the batter, mix flour, baking powder, cornmeal and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter at slow speed in an electric mixer and gradually add 1 cup of sugar. Beat until fluffy.
- Add egg yolks and vanilla.
- Add half the dry mixture, beating, then half the liquid (sour cream, Coco Lòpez or milk). When incorporated, add the remaining dry ingredients and then the remaining liquid. Add rosemary and pecan pieces (both optional).
- In another bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form, then add 2 tablespoons sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Fold half of the whites into mixture, then fold in the rest. Spread the batter evenly over the fruit.
- Bake 45 to 50 minutes, until a knife inserted - into the dough only - comes out clean.
- Let the cake sit for a minute, then run a knife around the edge and invert a serving dish on top. Turn the skillet and serving dish over, gently rap the bottom of the skillet. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 576, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 86 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 267 milligrams, Sugar 57 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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Trapper Trapper
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it. He said it was the best cake he's ever had.
Bhajindrabhattarai Bhattarai
[email protected]This is my favorite pineapple upside down cake recipe. It's simple to make and always comes out perfect.
Repon Biswas
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Sp Bablu
[email protected]This cake is a must-try for any pineapple lover. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Sk Cafe
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pineapple upside down cake, but this recipe was a game-changer. It's so delicious!
Nobbo Just
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. The caramelized pineapple is the perfect topping.
Rahmat Ali
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the caramelized pineapple.
William Roberts
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for pineapple upside down cake. It's easy to follow and always comes out delicious.
Rani Limbu
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite.
Dipta Das
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's delicious, easy to make, and always a hit.
MD. SUMON AHMED
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it. He said it was the best cake he's ever had.
Valentina X
[email protected]This cake is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Alan Thompson
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pineapple upside down cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious!
Areesha Kanwal
[email protected]This is the best pineapple upside down cake I've ever had. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the caramelized pineapple is to die for.
Korankye Trinity
[email protected]I made this cake for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes. Everyone loved it!
NIRMAL TAMANG
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for pineapple upside down cake. It's easy to make and always comes out perfect. The caramelized pineapple is the best part!
Mumi Rahman
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite and we request it for birthdays and other special occasions.
JOKR hedi
[email protected]This cake was delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. The pineapple was perfectly caramelized and the cake was moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.