Pineapple Skillet Sponge Cake Recipe

Name: Pineapple Skillet Sponge Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Topping; 2 tablespoons butter; 3/4 cup brown sugar; 7 pineapple slices; whole nutmeats; 7 maraschino cherries; Batter; 3 egg yolks; 3 stiff-beaten egg whites; 1 1/2 cups sugar (divided); 1/2 cup boiling water; 1 1/2 cups cake flour (cake flour IS different than all-purpose...I didn't know that and did not take a chance); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder

Servings: persons

Topping
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
7 pineapple slices
whole nutmeats
7 maraschino cherries
Batter
3 egg yolks
3 stiff-beaten egg whites
1 1/2 cups sugar (divided)
1/2 cup boiling water
1 1/2 cups cake flour (cake flour IS different than all-purpose...I didn't know that and did not take a chance)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder

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["Topping: In a heavy 8"" ovenproof skillet (cast iron) melt butter and add brown sugar.", "Arrange pineapple slices over mixture; place nut meats between slices and place a cherry in the center of each slice.", "Pour following batter over.", "Batter: Beat egg yolks until thick and lemon colored, add 1/2 cup of sugar, and continue beating.", "Add water, then fold in remaining cup of sugar sifted with flour, salt, and baking powder.", "Beat well and fold in egg whites.", "Pour over pineapple in skillet and bake in a moderate oven (325 degrees) 45 minutes.", "Cool, run knife around edge to loosen, and turn out on a large platter, pineapple side up.", "If desired, serve with whipped cream."]

1229

kcal

Calories

Fat

175

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Topping, 2 tablespoons butter, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 7 pineapple slices, and more.

Yes, Pineapple Skillet Sponge Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pineapple Skillet Sponge Cake

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