CINNAMON PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

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Vanilla and cinnamon give this classic sponge a new twist. Make sure you buy a really ripe pineapple for the decorative fruit topping

Provided by Jennifer Joyce

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

200g unsalted butter , softened
125g soft brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 ½ tsp vanilla bean paste
1 pineapple , peeled, cut into quarters, core removed, then cut into 2cm slices
140g golden caster sugar
2 large eggs , plus 1 egg white, beaten
1 ½ tsp baking powder
200g plain flour
75ml whole milk
crème fraîche , to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Put 4 tbsp of the butter into a 22cm springform cake tin and place in the oven to melt. Remove and stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon and ½ tsp of the vanilla paste. Arrange the pineapple in the buttery sugar mixture, tossing a little to coat. Try to fill all the gaps, so you can't see much of the base.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the caster sugar and remaining butter using an electric hand whisk for 2-3 mins until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and egg white, one at a time, and the remaining vanilla. Add the baking powder and a pinch of salt, then the flour and milk, beating until they are both incorporated. Beat for 1 min more until smooth.
  • Spoon the batter into the pan over the pineapple. Bake for 1 hr, covering with foil if it starts to brown. Leave to rest for 5 mins, then turn out onto a platter and serve warm as a pudding, with crème fraîche, if you like. Alternatively, leave to cool completely in the tin and serve as a cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 68 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 47 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

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