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Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake

Pineapple Upside Down Pudding

In the 1920s an American producer of canned pineapple ran a recipe contest: an upside-down cake was among the winning recipes. Canned pineapple was unavailable in Britain in the 1940s and early 50s, but it made a successful comeback in this dessert in the 1960s. Like the ones of the past, this Pineapple Upside Down Pudding is sure to have everyone wanting a piece. For more nostalgic recipes take a look at the Retro Classics Cookbook.

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6

10 mins

Pineapple-Upside-Down-Cake

Ingredients

Butter 110g (4oz), softened, plus extra for greasing

Golden syrup 4 tbsp

Pineapple rings in juice 227g can, drained

Glacé cherries 5, halved

Caster sugar 110g (4oz)

Eggs 2, beaten

Self-raising flour 110g (4oz), sifted

Custard or cream to serve (optional)

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°fan/ Gas 4. Grease and line a 20cm (8in) sandwich tin. Spoon in the golden syrup and arrange the pineapple rings on top, then place a glacé cherry half in each ring and arrange the remaining cherries around the tin.

2

Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

3

Beat in the eggs one at a time, adding a spoonful of flour and beating well after each addition. Fold in the remaining flour.

4

Spoon the mixture evenly over the pineapple. Bake for about 35 minutes until just firm and golden. Leave the pudding in the tin for a few minutes, then turn out and serve hot or cold with custard or cream, if you like.


Cook’s Tips

Omit the golden syrup, if you prefer a less sweet pudding.

Add grated orange or lemon zest and juice to the sponge mixture.

Variation

Chocolate Upside Down Pudding

Add 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder blended with 2 tablespoons of hot water to the sponge mixture. Use canned pear halves or pineapple rings.

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