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Upside-Down Cake

Upside-Down Cake

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The Upside-Down Cake is a delicious dessert made with caramelized pineapple and a dense cake batter. Originally from the United States, this preparation has won over taste buds worldwide. The most distinctive part of this cake is that it is prepared by inverting the ingredients before baking, so the caramelized pineapple becomes the cake's topping. An irresistible dessert for lovers of sweet and fruity recipes.

Difficulty: Medium
Cooking: 40 min
Preparation: 30 min
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Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Flour150G
  • Sugar100G
  • Butter100G
  • Eggs2
  • Baking powder2Teaspoons
  • Pineapple juice4Tablespoons
  • Canned pineapple7Slices
  • Walnuts10
  • For the caramel:
  • Sugar3Tablespoons
  • Butter1Knob

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 7

    Mix the flour, sugar, butter, 2 egg yolks, and 4 tablespoons of pineapple juice (from the canned pineapple)

  2. STEP 2 OF 7

    Vigorously work the mixture

  3. STEP 3 OF 7

    Add the baking powder and then the egg whites, only slightly beaten

  4. STEP 4 OF 7

    Caramelize 3 tablespoons of sugar in a pan without water and then add a knob of butter

  5. STEP 5 OF 7

    Once cooled, arrange the 7 pineapple slices in a flower pattern and fill the spaces with walnut halves (if they remain whole, the effect is better)

  6. STEP 6 OF 7

    Pour the batter into the pan over the caramel and pineapple and bake at moderate heat (180 degrees) for 35-40 minutes

  7. STEP 7 OF 7

    Unmold the cake while it is still warm (not too hot), being careful not to leave the decoration on the bottom of the pan

Suggestions

  • Electric mixer

  • Cake pan

General Information

Storage notes

Store the upside-down cake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

More information

The upside-down cake is a highly appreciated dessert worldwide. It is particularly tasty when served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Analysis

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)393.65
Carbohydrates (g)32.6
of which Sugars (g)19.76
Fat (g)26.81
of which Saturates (g)7.94
Protein (g)6.62
Fiber (g)1.83
Sale (g)0.33
  • Proteins
    6.62g·10%
  • Carbohydrates
    32.6g·48%
  • Fats
    26.81g·40%
  • Fibers
    1.83g·3%