Pineapple Upside Down Gouda Cake

Pineapple upside down cake is believed to have originated in the early 1900s when canned pineapple became widely available. The addition of gouda cheese adds a unique twist to this classic dessert.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Pineapple Upside Down Gouda Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Baking, 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: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 1 can Pineapple slices
• 0.5 cup Gouda cheese
• 1 jar Maraschino cherries

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Melt the unsalted butter and pour it into a 9-inch round cake pan. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the melted butter.
4. Arrange the pineapple slices on top of the brown sugar, and place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple slice.
5. Sprinkle the gouda cheese evenly over the pineapple slices.
6. Pour the prepared cake batter over the pineapple, cheese, and cherries.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert it onto a serving plate.
9. Serve the pineapple upside down gouda cake warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 42g15%

Sugars 28g

Protein 5g10%

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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.