Ginger and Lime Scented Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Upside down cakes have been enjoyed since the Middle Ages, when they were made with seasonal fruits and baked in heavy cast iron skillets.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Ginger and Lime Scented Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2480

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground Ginger
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted Butter
• ³⁄₄ cup Brown Sugar
• 4 Fresh Pineapple Rings
• 1 teaspoon Lime Zest
• ³⁄₄ cup Granulated Sugar
• 2 Large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Buttermilk
• 2 tablespoon Pineapple Juice
• 1 tablespoon Lime Juice

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, ground ginger, and ground cinnamon.
3. In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved.
4. Pour the butter and sugar mixture into the greased cake pan, spreading it evenly.
5. Place the pineapple rings on top of the butter and sugar mixture.
6. In a separate bowl, combine the lime zest and granulated sugar. Rub the mixture with your fingers to release the lime oils.
7. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs, vanilla extract, and lime-sugar mixture until well combined.
8. Gradually add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the egg mixture, alternating between the two.
9. Stir in the pineapple juice and lime juice.
10. Pour the batter over the pineapple rings in the cake pan.
11. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
12. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert it onto a serving platter.
13. Serve the ginger and lime scented pineapple upside down cake warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 310kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 13g20%

Total Carbohydrate 48g16%

Sugars 32g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.