Name: Pineapple Upside Down Sandwich Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Caster sugar; 3 Glace cherries (cut in half, or more if you like); 432 g Tin of pineapple rings in juice; 250 g Butter; 250 g Golden caster sugar; 4 Eggs (large); 1 tsp Vanilla extract; 300 g Self raising flour; 1/4 tsp Bicarbonate of soda; 3 tbsp Golden syrup; 200 ml Double cream; 1 tsp Vanilla extract; 1 tbsp Icing sugar; 130 g Strawberry jam (or raspberry)

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Pineapple upside down cake has stood the test of time - it was created in the 1920s and is still loved today! It all started when pineapple became available in canned form and the companies producing it used the recipe in their advertising. They were originally made in cast iron skillets and flipped onto the plate when finished which displayed the fruit. This Pineapple Upside Down Sandwich Cake is a modern version which turns it into a sandwich cake filled with jam and fresh whipped cream, it's a great family dessert that everyone will love!

How to make Pineapple Upside Down Sandwich Cake

I lined and greased two sandwich tins. I sprinkled the bottom of one cake tin with caster sugar. In the same tin I arranged the pineapple rings and glace cherries. Then I mixed together butter and golden caster sugar.

I added eggs and vanilla extract and mixed them in, then mixed in pineapple juice and self raising flour.

I divided the mixture into the two cake tins, using scales for accuracy. The cakes baked for 30-35 minutes. I spread a layer of jam onto the non-pineapple side, then piped the cream on top.

Can this cake be made in different sized tins?

Yes! Check out my Conversion Guide to find out how to adjust the ingredients.

Can this cake be frozen and how should it be stored?

Due to the fresh cream filling this cake, it should be stored in the fridge and eaten within 2-3 days. You can freeze the cake layers, without the jam and whipped cream. Wrap them well and freeze for up to three months.

Can you make this cake with plain or all purpose flour?

Yes, you can swap the self raising flour for the same amount of plain or all purpose flour. You will also need to add 2 ½ teaspoons (proper measuring spoons, not the kind you stir coffee with) of baking powder.

Tips for making the Pineapple Upside Down Sandwich Cake:

You can arrange the pineapple slices in any way you like, and even add more cherries too, be creative!
I used strawberry jam to fill the cake, you could also use raspberry jam or cherry jam
You can use regular caster sugar if you can't get hold of golden caster sugar
Golden syrup is sold all over the world, so check the international section in your supermarket if you're not based in the UK. You can also buy it online from Amazon (see link below). If you can't get hold of it, light corn syrup is the closest thing to it, however I've not tested this recipe with light corn syrup

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