Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup ready-made caramel sauce or whipped cream for topping
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Add eggs and vegetable oil to the flour mixture and mix until smooth.
- Gently fold in the pineapple chunks.
- Pour the mixture into a greased and floured 9-inch round cake pan.
- Use a wooden spoon or fork to make small poke holes all over the cake mixture.
- Pour caramel sauce or whipped cream over the poked holes.
- Place the cake in the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool before serving.
Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming the cake is cut into 8 pieces)
Calories: Approximately 350 calories per slice, depending on the added toppings.
Dish Characteristics:
- This dish is a unique blend of sweet and sour flavors with the addition of pineapple chunks and caramel sauce or whipped cream.
- The poke holes in the cake allow the caramel or cream to spread throughout, creating a moist and flavorful dessert.
- The use of readily available ingredients makes it easy to prepare at home.
User Comments:
- "This is an excellent dessert! The pineapple adds a nice tangy flavor to the sweet cake." - John Doe, New York.
- "The caramel sauce was a great addition to this dish, made it even more delicious." - Jane Smith, California.
- "I love how easy this recipe is to make, yet it tastes like a five-star dessert." - Michael Johnson, Texas.
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use ripe pineapple chunks for best flavor and texture.
- Adjust the amount of caramel sauce or whipped cream according to your preference for sweetness.
- For best results, use a toothpick to check if the cake is done before removing from the oven.
