TROPICAL UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

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Update the retro upside-down cake with the sunny flavours of coconut, lime and a splash of coconut rum - it gives the cake a glorious boozy edge

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

80g unsalted butter , softened, plus extra for the tin
50g light brown soft sugar
8 canned pineapple rings in syrup (syrup reserved)
7 maraschino cherries
2-3 tbsp coconut rum (optional)
2-3 tbsp coconut flakes , toasted
whipped cream or coconut yogurt, to serve
150g unsalted butter , softened
150g golden caster sugar
150g self-raising flour
50g desiccated coconut
4 limes , zested, 1 juiced
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Butter a 20cm square or 22cm round cake tin. Beat 50g of the butter with the brown sugar, then spread into the base and halfway up the sides of the prepared tin. Cut one of the pineapple rings into quarters, then arrange the whole rings in the tin, putting a cherry in the centre of each. Put a pineapple ring quarter into each corner.
  • To make the sponge, tip the butter, sugar, flour, desiccated coconut, ½ tsp fine sea salt, most of the lime zest and the eggs into a large bowl. Beat together using an electric whisk until smooth and creamy. Spoon the batter over the pineapple and level with the back of a spoon. Bake for 35-40 mins. Leave to cool in the tin for 5 mins, then turn out onto a cake board or serving plate.
  • Bring the reserved pineapple syrup to the boil in a medium pan, then stir in the coconut rum (if using), remaining butter and the lime juice. Leave to cool slightly. Drizzle over the cake, then scatter over the coconut flakes and remaining lime zest. Serve with whipped cream or coconut yogurt, if you like. Will keep in an airtight container for up to five days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 488 calories, Fat 29 grams fat, SaturatedFat 19 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 51 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 38 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

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