PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE WITH PINK PEPPERCORN CARAMEL

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Pineapple Upside Down Cake with Pink Peppercorn Caramel image

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 large pineapple, skinned, cored and cut into eight or nine 3/4-inch-thick slices
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
Juice from 1 large lime
2 teaspoons pink peppercorns

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat a 9-inch skillet over medium heat and melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add the slices of pineapple in a single layer and sprinkle the brown sugar over the fruit. Cook until the pineapple browns slightly, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the pineapple slices. Turn off the heat and keep warm.
  • Whisk together the buttermilk, vanilla, eggs and the remaining 6 tablespoons butter in a medium bowl until smooth. Use a rubber spatula to stir in the flour, granulated sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda until completely smooth. (The batter will be fairly stiff.) Pour the batter over the pineapple.
  • Transfer the skillet to the center of the oven and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake emerges clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool for about 10 minutes before carefully unmolding onto a serving platter. (See Cook's Note.)
  • For the caramel: Combine the granulated sugar, corn syrup, lime juice and 1/4 cup cold water in a medium stainless saucepan. Stir in the pink peppercorns and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook until the sugar is dissolved, then cook, 10 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly. When the cake is unmolded, pour the caramel over the cake.

Nisha Triga
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I'm not sure how I feel about the pink peppercorn caramel. It's definitely unique, but I'm not sure if I like it.


Ak Vakto
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think it would be perfect for someone with a sweet tooth.


Jessore TV
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I'm not a fan of pineapple upside-down cake, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! It was actually quite good.


Bereket Behailu
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I think this recipe has potential, but it needs some tweaking. I'll try it again with some modifications.


Chris White
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Overall, I was disappointed with this recipe. I wouldn't recommend it to others.


Poppy Fletcher
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This recipe is a bit confusing and difficult to follow. I think it could be improved with some clearer instructions.


Ahhad Rajpoot
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cake didn't turn out at all. It was a complete disaster.


Jam Shahid
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The cake was a bit too dense for my liking. I think I would use a different recipe next time.


Fatima El-hage
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I found the cake to be a bit dry. I think I would add an extra egg next time.


Jangr Dll
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The caramel sauce is a bit too sweet for my taste, but the cake itself is delicious.


Rawal Rb
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a truly special dessert.


Xenith N.K
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I love the unique flavor of the pink peppercorn caramel. It really elevates this classic cake.


christopher phiri
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. The caramel sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


Téo Guevin
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Keith Phalatse
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This cake is a showstopper! It's beautiful and delicious. I highly recommend it.


Muzamil Akram
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I made this cake for my friends and they raved about it. The caramel sauce is so good, I could eat it with a spoon!


Babin Bika
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Absolutely delicious! The pineapple and caramel flavors go together perfectly. I will definitely be making this cake again.


bishwav neupane
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This cake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Layla Vansevenant
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I'm not usually a fan of pineapple upside-down cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The caramel sauce is amazing and the cake is moist and flavorful.


Nawazish Khan
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This pineapple upside-down cake was a hit at my family gathering! The pink peppercorn caramel adds a unique and delicious twist to the classic recipe.