Gluten-free pineapple upside-down cake

Pineapple upside-down cake is a Caribbean classic. Its unique feature? The caramelized pineapple at the bottom of the pan, which transforms into a beautiful decoration once the cake is inverted. This gluten-free retains the light and airy texture of the moist cake while making it accessible to those with intolerances and those mindful of their diet. A touch of nutmeg for those who enjoy it and a hint of rum evoke the festive atmosphere of the islands. This dessert is easy to make and perfect for an afternoon treat with family or friends. As autumn begins, this dessert offers us a little escape to the sunny tropics.

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Cooking time 30 minutes

Total time 50 minutes

Cooking method: Traditional

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 6

Special diet: suitable for gluten-free diet

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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

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