Brazilian recipe
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
A classic and practical dessert, this cake combines the freshness of pineapple with a velvety cream, making it a perfect choice for special occasions.
0.0 / 5 by 0 avaliações
Ingredients
1 can pineapple rings in syrup
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 cans milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 eggs (use only yolks for the cream)
1 package ladyfingers
1 package shredded coconut
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 cans milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 eggs (use only yolks for the cream)
1 package ladyfingers
1 package shredded coconut
Where to find ingredients
Pineapple rings in syrup and sweetened condensed milk are usually found in the canned fruit or baking aisles of most supermarkets. Ladyfingers can be found in the cookie or cake mix aisle. Shredded coconut is typically located in the baking aisle. Milk and eggs are standard dairy items found in the refrigerated section of any grocery store.
Preparation method
- Prepare the cream by mixing the condensed milk in a saucepan
- Add the milk
- Stir in the cornstarch
- Add the egg yolks
- Cook over heat, stirring constantly until it boils and reaches a creamy consistency
- Spread a small portion of the cream on the bottom of a baking dish
- Dip the ladyfingers in the pineapple syrup
- Make a layer with the dipped ladyfingers over the cream
- Arrange the pineapple rings over the ladyfingers
- Sprinkle a portion of the shredded coconut
- Cover with the remaining cream
- Finish with a layer of shredded coconut on top
- Refrigerate until firm before serving
Observations
This pineapple cake is a traditional dessert that balances the sweetness of condensed milk with the natural acidity of the fruit, resulting in a light and irresistible texture after chilling.
Ratings and comments