Upside down pineapple cake

The caramelised topping on top of this sponge cake gives a tasty twist to this upside down cake and is perfect for any occasion.

What goes well with this pudding?

I like to serve this pudding with a drizzle over hot custard, a dollop of whipped cream goes really well too!

Upside down pineapple cake

Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 50 g margarine, extra for greasing
  • 50 g soft dark brown sugar
  • 225 g pineapple rings in juice, drained with 2 tbsp juice reserved

For the sponge

  • 100 g margarine
  • 100 g golden caster sugar
  • 175 g self raising flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180ºc / 350ºf / Gas 4. grease an 18cm / 7in round cake tin.
  • In a bowl, beat the butter and dark brown sugar together until soft and creamy.  Spread the butter mixture evenly over base of the tin.  Arrange pineapple rings on top, cutting to fit.
  • For the flan base, put the butter, sugar and eggs in a bowl.  Sift in flour and baking powder.  Add the reserved juice and beat for 2 mins until smooth.  Spoon over the pineapple layer and level the surface.
  • Bake for 30-35mins until well risen and springy in the centre, turn out onto a serving plate and serve warm with hot custard….