Chocolate Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Pineapple Upside Down Cake is a delicious recipe that makes a perfect dessert for any occasion. This is not the classic recipe of pineapple upside down cake as I’ve wanted to pair pineapple with coconut and chocolate. The combination is absolutely irresistible.

This recipe is very easy and quick to prepare and is a must-have for anybody who love chocolate and pineapples.

The cake is best served slightly warm with a big scoop of ice cream on top. Hope you will try it out and enjoy!

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Chocolate Pineapple Upside Down Cake

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Pineapple Upside Down Cake is a delicious recipe that makes a perfect dessert for any occasion. This is not the classic recipe of pineapple upside down cake as I’ve wanted to pair pineapple with coconut and chocolate.The combination is absolutely irresistible.

Servings 12 servings

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

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Ingredients

  

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Pineapple Topping

• 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup (70g) light brown sugar
• 6 or 7 pineapple slices , canned

Chocolate Coconut Cake

• 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (50g) unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/3 cup (40g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp (2g) salt
• 1 tsp (4g) baking powder
• 1/3 cup (75g) unsalted butter , soft
• 2/3 cup (135g) sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp (5g) coconut extract
• 3/4 cup (180g) coconut milk
• 3 oz (80g) semisweet chocolate , melted

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Grease a 9 inch (23cm) pan and line with parchment paper.
• In a small saucepan melt butter over low heat, add sugar and cook until sugar dissolves . Pour the mixture in the prepared pan and arrange the pineapple slices. Set aside until you prepare the chocolate cake.
• In a medium bowl combine the flour, cocoa powder, shredded coconut, baking powder and salt.
• In another bowl mix the butter and sugar until thick and creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, coconut extract and mix to combine.
• With the mixer on low, alternate adding gradually flour mixture and coconut milk until all is well incorporated.
• Add the melted chocolate and mix to incorporate.
• Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few crumbs.
• Let it cool in the pan for few minutes minutes, then invert onto a serving platter.
• Serve slightly warm with a big scoop of ice cream on top. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 299kcalCarbohydrates: 35.2gProtein: 3.9gFat: 17.7gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 65mgSugar: 23.7g

Calories: 299kcal

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chocolate coconut cake, chocolate dessert, chocolate pineapple upside down cake, pineapple upside down cake, quick dessert