Hairy Bikers Pineapple Upside Down Cake Recipe
The Pineapple Upside Down Cake by Hairy Bikers is a light, fluffy sponge cake that is baked with pineapple rings and cherries at the bottom of the tin. Once baked and flipped upside down, the cake reveals a caramelized, golden pineapple top. The combination of the buttery cake with the sweet and tangy pineapples makes this dessert a nostalgic favorite for all ages.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
- Canned pineapple rings: The star of the show, these adds sweetness and texture to the cake.
- Maraschino cherries: Placed in the center of each pineapple ring for a pop of color and flavor.
- Butter: Used for both the topping and the cake batter to add richness.
- Light brown sugar: Creates the caramelized topping for the pineapples.
- Caster sugar: Sweetens the sponge cake.
- Self-raising flour: Ensures a light, fluffy sponge.
- Eggs: Bind the ingredients and give the cake structure.
- Milk: Adds moisture to the cake batter.
- Vanilla extract: Enhances the overall flavor of the cake.
Instructions
1. Prepare the Caramelized Topping
- Melt the Butter and Sugar: In a small saucepan, melt 50g of butter and 100g of light brown sugar together over medium heat. Stir continuously until the sugar dissolves and the mixture turns into a smooth caramel.
- Arrange the Pineapples and Cherries: Pour the caramel mixture into the base of the greased cake tin. Arrange the pineapple rings on top of the caramel, and place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple ring.
2. Make the Cake Batter
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream 100g of butter and 100g of caster sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the Eggs: Beat in two eggs, one at a time, making sure they are fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Add the Dry Ingredients: Sift in 200g of self-raising flour and gently fold it into the butter mixture.
- Add Milk and Vanilla: Stir in 2 tablespoons of milk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to create a smooth batter.
3. Assemble and Bake the Cake
- Pour the Batter: Gently pour the cake batter over the pineapple rings and spread it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake the Cake: Place the tin in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before carefully inverting it onto a serving plate to reveal the caramelized pineapple top.