Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a skillet, melt ½ cup of unsalted butter over medium heat. Mix in 1 cup of dark brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice until bubbling. Stir for about 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
- Line the bottom of an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper. Arrange the tinned pineapple rings at the base of the pan. Pour the warm caramel mixture over the pineapple slices.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of buttermilk, ½ cup of vegetable oil, 2 large eggs, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of sugar, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon of ground nutmeg.
- Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. If desired, fold in ½ cup of sweetened shredded coconut.
- Pour the cake batter over the caramelized pineapple in the cake pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 30 minutes. Run a knife around the edge and invert the cake onto a serving plate.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries or any fruit and serve warm with ice cream or chilled.
Nutrition
Notes
Drain the pineapple well to avoid a soggy base. Use fresh ingredients for best results. Cool before inverting to prevent breakage.
