” Golden Circle ” – Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 1
Scrumptious Golden Circle Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Recipe
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

450 g sliced pineapple in syrup ( Golden Circle brand , of course ! )
60 g butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
6 red glace cherries
60 g butter
1/2 cup caster sugar ( aka superfine sugar )
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 1/4 cups self-raising flour
1/2 cup milk

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
398
Sugar
41g
Fat
17g
Golden Circle Pineapple Upside-Down Cake is a classic dessert that originated in the United States during the early 20th century. The recipe involves caramelising pineapple slices and glace cherries in a butter and sugar mixture, and then pouring a cake batter over the mixture to bake. The result is a deliciously moist, warm cake with a beautiful golden top. The cake is a great way to use canned pineapple, and is perfect for parties and family gatherings.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2.Melt butter in a 23cm heavy based frypan or cake tin.
3.Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the melted butter in the pan.
4.Arrange pineapple slices neatly in the pan with the cherries on top.
5.Beat together butter and caster sugar until fluffy.
6.Add the egg and vanilla essence and beat well.
7.Sift the flour and fold it into the mixture alternating with milk to create a smooth batter.
8.Pour mixture over the pineapples in the pan.
9.Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
10.Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes before turning out onto a plate.

PROS

The cake is moist and flavorful with a lovely caramelised top.

Packed with essential vitamins and minerals, pineapple is a nutritious ingredient.

This recipe is easy to make and can be served as a dessert or a tea-time snack.

CONS

This cake is high in sugar and calories, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The recipe requires canned pineapple, which may not appeal to everyone.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pineapple is a great source of Vitamin C and manganese, which are important for the immune system and bone health.
It is also high in antioxidants which fight against free radicals and protect against cell damage.

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