Upside Down Pineapple Cake

Today I learnt to make the Upside Down Pineapple Cake. Well its pretty simple to make - all you need is the cake mix, some eggs, vegetable oil, brown sugar, grated coconut and a can of crushed pineapple.

First the Cake Mix - We used the Betty Crocker Super Moist Cake Mix (Lemon Flavor- 517 gms) - it basically contains everything a cake mix should contain like flour, baking powder, sugar, corn starch, oil etc, etc in the right quantity. All you need to do is follow the instructions on the box and create the cake mix. You need to add 3 eggs and 1/3 cup of oil and stir it well. Once done leave it aside.

For the Top View - Get a small glass bowl and other ingredients - 1/2 cup of oil, 1 cup of brown sugar, 1/2 cup of grated coconut, and 1 can (20 ounce) of crushed pineapple. If the glass bowl is a big rectangular bowl it will be better. The cake should be around 4-5 inches tall. In the glass bowl first put a butter paper, then spread 1/2 cup of oil on it, then spread 1 cup of brown sugar, then 1/2 cup of grated coconut and graciously spread the full can of crushed pineapple over it.

Now over it just pour the cake mix evenly and its done.

Oh wait you need to bake it as well. So first pre-heat the oven at 350 degree Fahrenheit (i.e. 175 degree celsius) then put the unbaked cake inside for around 40 - 50 mins. Keep checking the cake after every 10-15 mins. You will see it getting brown and rising slowly. Once you feel its done, put a toothpick in and see if it is uncooked. Or if you don't give a damn then just trust the oven and take the cake out after 45 mins. Last but not the least turn the cake upside down, so the pineapple that was the last layer, will become the top layer. (Now you know why the name is Upside Down Pineapple Cake). Tan-ta-na its ready - its time to take a bite of your creation.

Statutory Warning - The one I made was quite tasty, if you are trying it at home then just wish that I wasn't lucky. Good Luck!

Credits - I made the cake under expert supervision of my Aunt - Pali Massi, its her recipe. She is a great chef, I will try and steal as many recipes i can from her just for the benefit of hunger stricken, malnourished people like me, who just want to eat good food made at home.