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Pineapple Cake

17/11/2023

I can suggest a classic recipe for Pineapple Cake. It’s a dessert that is very appreciated for its freshness and simplicity.

Ingredients

  • 150 g of sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 250 g of all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet of baking powder
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 100 ml of vegetable oil
  • 100 ml of pineapple juice (you can use the juice from a can of natural pineapple)
  • 7-8 slices of canned pineapple (or natural, according to your preference)
  • Powdered sugar for decorating (optional)

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
  2. In a large bowl, whip the eggs with the sugar until you have a frothy and light mixture.
  3. Slowly add the oil and the pineapple juice, continuing to mix.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
  5. Gently fold in the dry ingredients into the mixture of eggs, sugar, oil, and pineapple juice, stirring with a spatula or a wooden spoon until the mixture is smooth and lump-free.
  6. Butter and flour (or line with parchment paper) a cake pan 22-24 cm in diameter. If you want to create a decorative effect, arrange the pineapple slices at the bottom of the pan.
  7. Gently pour the batter into the pan, covering the pineapple slices.
  8. Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for a few minutes, then invert the cake onto a serving plate so that the base with the pineapple becomes the top of the cake.
  10. If desired, dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Curiosity

Pineapple cake is often associated with the idea of an upside-down cake, where the pineapple slices form a delicious and decorative caramelized top. This dessert has ancient origins: “upside-down” cakes were already known in Europe in the Middle Ages, but the modern version with pineapple became widely popular with the advent of canned fruit preserves.