Pineapple cake

This pineapple cake is one of the first ones I learned to make a few years ago. In the end, it has become a classic in my kitchen. That's why I want to share it with all of you. It's not very common to see a pineapple cake... so I recommend that you try to make it and tell me what you think.

It is very easy to make and does not even require a mixer. You can make it with just a bowl and a spatula.

I used my Le Creuset stoneware mould for both baking and serving. Stoneware is very practical, as it is resistant to small knocks and does not absorb any odours. It also supports a wide temperature range. So we can freeze, heat and bake with these moulds in complete safety.

In the shop you will find both Le Creuset stoneware moulds and dishes. I have several and am very happy with them. Plus, they are so pretty that I serve food directly on the table with them. And I always succeed!

Ingredients (for a 24 cm mould)

• 100 g butter
• 100 g icing sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 egg yolks
• 70 g flour
• 35 g ground almonds
• 8-10 slices of pineapple
• the zest of 1 lemon

Note: Take out the butter and eggs a couple of hours before preparing the cake. It is essential that all ingredients are at room temperature.

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 170º, top and bottom heat.

2. In a bowl, beat the butter with the sugar until you obtain a homogeneous cream.

3. Add the egg and mix with a spatula until combined. Then add one yolk and mix until combined, and finally add the other yolk and mix well.

4. Add the flour, ground almonds and lemon zest. Mix well.

5. Grease the mould and pour in the batter. You will see that it is a rather dense batter, so use a spatula to spread it evenly.

6. Decorate the cake with the pineapple slices as you see in the photos and bake for 30-35 minutes until it turns a nice golden color.

7. Allow to cool completely in the mold before serving.

You can take the cake to the table directly in the pan. It's so pretty that everyone will surely like it!