Pineapple upside-down cake is a Caribbean classic. Its special feature? The caramelized pineapple at the bottom of the mold, which becomes a beautiful decoration once the cake is turned over. This gluten-free retains all the lightness of the soft sponge cake while making it accessible to those with intolerances and those who are concerned about their diet. A touch of nutmeg for those who like it, and a hint of rum that recalls the festive atmosphere of the islands. This dessert is easy to make and is perfect for a snack with family or friends. At the start of autumn, this dessert offers us a little trip under the tropical sun.

Gluten-free pineapple upside-down cake

Caribbean

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Preparation time 20 mins Cooking time 30 mins Total time 50 mins

Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 6

Cooking method: Traditional

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 small fresh pineapple (or 1 can of pineapple in juice, well drained)
• 150 g of cane sugar
• 3 eggs
• 60 g of rice flour
• 50g sweet potato flour
• 30 g coconut flour
• 1 tsp gluten -free yeast
• 100 g butter (or coconut oil for a lactose-free version)
• 80g sugar , rather whole
• 1 pinch of nutmeg
• 1 Tbsp of rum (optional)

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Melt 100g of cane sugar in a pan until it turns golden brown. Pour it into the bottom of a cake tin. Be careful, it hardens quickly.
3. Arrange the pineapple slices on the caramel.
   
4. In a bowl, beat the eggs with the whole sugar until pale.
5. Add the flours. I chose rice, sweet potato, and coconut, but you can simply use 100g of rice flour and 50g of cornstarch.
   
6. Add the yeast, nutmeg, and melted butter. Mix well.
   
7. Stir in rum if desired.
8. Pour the batter over the pineapple slices.
   
9. Bake for 30 minutes.
10. Let stand for 5 minutes, then unmold by turning the cake over while it is still hot.
11. Serve warm or cold, alone or with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
    

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