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Hali’imaile’s Pineapple Upside Down Cake
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Hali’imaile’s Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Hali'imaile's Pineapple Upside Down Cake is rich and moist with sweet, tangy pineapple caramel topping. It's the ultimate summer treat.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 795 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Hawaiian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cake flour
  • 1 1/4 cup sugar
  • 5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 8 egg yolk
  • 1 1/2 cup milk whole
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup butter unsalted
Caramel Pineapple Topping:
  • 1 cup butter unsalted
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 1 pineapple , freshly cored and sliced, or 12 slices of canned pineapple rings

Instructions

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  1. Soften butter to room temperature.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
To prepare cake batter:
  1. Sift all dry ingredients together.
  2. Combine milk, egg yolks, and vanilla extract.
  3. In a mixer, add softened butter to dry ingredients and mix slightly.
  4. Scrape the sides of the bowl and continue to mix.
  5. Gradually add the egg yolk mixture.
  6. Mix until smooth.
  7. To prepare the caramel:
  8. Melt butter to boiling.
  9. Add sugar.
  10. Mix until smooth and mixture is a light brown color.
  11. Pour the caramel mixture in an ungreased 12x3-inch round metal pan.
  12. Layer the slices of pineapple on top of the caramel.
  13. Next, pour the cake batter on top of the caramel and pineapple slices.
  14. Leave about 1 inch of room at the top of the pan to allow the cake to rise.
  15. Bake for 35 minutes.
  16. Rotate and continue to bake for an additional 15 minutes or until center is cooked.
  17. Let rest in the pan for 15 minutes.
  18. Invert slowly on the plate you intend to serve in on.

Nutrition Information

Calories 795kcal (40%) Carbohydrates 101g (34%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 42g (65%) Saturated Fat 25g (125%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 12g (60%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 258mg (86%) Sodium 484mg (20%) Potassium 265mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 79g (158%) Vitamin A 1454IU (29%) Vitamin C 43mg (48%) Calcium 244mg (24%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 795

% Daily Value*

Calories 795kcal 40%
Carbohydrates 101g 34%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 42g 65%
Saturated Fat 25g 125%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 258mg 86%
Sodium 484mg 20%
Potassium 265mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 79g 158%
Vitamin A 1454IU 29%
Vitamin C 43mg 48%
Calcium 244mg 24%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.