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Moist and Caramelized Pineapple Upside-Down Cake<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

The pineapple upside-down cake<\/strong>, moist and melt-in-your-mouth, will charm you with its caramelized pineapple slices and deliciously fruity taste. It’s a classic, simple, economical, and quick-to-prepare cake that can be made in less than 15 minutes. A real treat for snack time or dessert.<\/p>\n

It’s called an upside-down cake because it’s prepared a bit like a Tatin tart: the bottom becomes the top once unmolded. The pineapple rings are arranged on a golden caramel at the bottom of the pan, garnished with candied cherries, then covered with the cake batter.<\/p>\n

Once out of the oven, the still-warm cake is lightly soaked with pineapple syrup to give it even more flavor and moisture before being unmolded. You then discover a shiny, golden top, with perfectly caramelized pineapple slices.<\/p>\n

Originally from the islands, this cake is very popular in the Caribbean, the West Indies, and Latin America, where it is a staple family recipe. Its popularity also exploded after its appearance in the cult American series Desperate Housewives, made famous by Bree Van de Kamp.<\/p>\n

And if you love tropical flavors, you can also try the Caribbean Coconut Flan<\/a>, perfect for an easy-to-prepare dessert.
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Tips for Pineapple Upside-Down Cake<\/h2>\n

It’s a very easy recipe, as simple as a yogurt cake<\/a>. No need to worry, even if you’re a beginner, you’re sure to succeed with this cake.<\/p>\n

For the caramel, simply put the sugar in a saucepan and heat it without stirring until it begins to caramelize. Stir 2 to 3 times off the heat to ensure the caramel turns out perfectly.<\/p>\n

For the flour, you can adjust the quantity depending on the texture you want: use between 200 and 250 g. I generally use 200\u2013220 g for a light batter. With 250 g, the texture is slightly denser but still moist and melt-in-your-mouth.<\/p>\n

Candied cherries are optional: you can omit them if you like, but they add a beautiful visual touch to the cake. You can also add more or fewer pineapple pieces to the batter according to your taste.<\/p>\n

Finally, you can lightly soak the cake if you wish: it’s already very moist, but a little syrup will make it even more melt-in-your-mouth.<\/p>\n

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Ingredients:<\/h2>\n

Note<\/strong>: Find the printable recipe card at the end of the article<\/span><\/p>\n

For the caramel<\/h3>\n

120 g (4.2 oz) granulated sugar<\/p>\n

For the cake:<\/h3>\n