Ingredients and Weight:
- 300g all-purpose flour
- 200g sugar
- 150g unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 pineapple, peeled and cut into rings
- 1 can cherry pie filling (optional, for additional flavor)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 1 hour (including preparation of ingredients and baking)
- Cooking Time: 35-40 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix the sugar and melted butter. Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Arrange the pineapple rings on the bottom of a greased baking dish. If desired, add cherry pie filling over the pineapple rings.
- Pour the cake mixture over the pineapple and cherries.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
Nutritional Information: (per serving, assuming 8 total servings)
Calories: 500kcal, Fat: 22g, Carbohydrates: 72g, Protein: 6g
Dish Characteristics:
- Unique combination of flavors with pineapple and optional cherry pie filling.
- The texture of the cake is moist and tender.
- The dish is a perfect blend of sweet and sour flavors that are typical of American desserts.
User Comments:
- "This was an amazing dessert! The pineapple and cherry flavors were a perfect match." - John Doe, New York
- "I loved how unique this dish was. It was an unexpected treat at our family dinner." - Jane Smith, Texas
- "The pound cake was so moist and delicious! This will be a regular dessert at our gatherings." - Michael Johnson, California
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use ripe pineapples for best flavor and texture.
- Do not overmix the cake mixture to prevent a tough texture.
- If desired, you can add other types of fruit along with the pineapple for additional flavor variations.
