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Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Tres Leches Version

2022-09-01 - Written by: Emma Taylor

Dessert Cakes Pineapple Tres Leches

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Tres Leches Version

A moist and flavorful pineapple upside-down cake infused with the creamy goodness of tres leches.

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Tres Leches Version

Servings: 8-10 people

Ingredients:

For the cake:

  • 1 cup (200g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (180g) white granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) pineapple juice

For the caramelized pineapple rings:

  • 1 cup (150g) brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120g) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup (60g) chopped fresh pineapple

For the tres leches mixture:

  • 1 can (14 oz/397g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup (240ml) evaporated milk
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream

Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat and Prep

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10-inch (25cm) tube pan or bundt pan and set it aside.

Step 2: Make the Caramelized Pineapple Rings

In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter, and chopped pineapple. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture turns golden brown (about 10-12 minutes). Set aside to cool.

Step 3: Prepare the Cake Batter

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the pineapple juice, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.

Step 4: Assemble and Bake

Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan, followed by half of the caramelized pineapple rings and half of the caramel sauce (see note). Repeat the layers. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 5: Prepare the Tres Leches Mixture

In a separate bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, and heavy cream. Set aside.

Step 6: Soak the Cake with Tres Leches

Once the cake is removed from the oven, let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Let the cake cool completely, then use a skewer or fork to poke holes all over the top of the cake. Pour the tres leches mixture evenly over the top of the cake.

Step 7: Serve and Enjoy

Once the cake has absorbed most of the liquid (about 30-40 minutes), slice it up and serve!

Note: The caramel sauce is made by cooking the brown sugar and butter until golden brown, as described in step 2.