Pineapple-Garlic Upside Down Cake

The combination of pineapple and garlic in a cake may sound unusual, but it creates a unique and delicious flavor profile that is both sweet and savory.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Pineapple-Garlic 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: 2560

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 slice Pineapple slices
• 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 2 clove Garlic cloves
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cup Milk

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a 9-inch round cake pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved.
3. Arrange the pineapple slices on top of the sugar mixture, and place a garlic clove in the center of each pineapple slice.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, eggs, and milk.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
7. Pour the batter over the pineapple slices in the cake pan.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert it onto a serving plate.
10. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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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.