Pineapple Crumb Cake, Right-Side Up

By MarieR

Makes 1 (10-inch) cake in cast iron skillet.

Ingredients

• 1 1 1 tablespoon (14 grams) canola oil
• 8 8 8 (1/2-inch-thick) fresh pineapple rings (418 grams)
• 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 cups (188 grams) all-purpose flour
• 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
• 3/4 3/4 3/4 teaspoon (3.75 grams) baking powder
• 1/4 1/4 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3/4 3/4 3/4 cup (180 grams) whole milk
• 6 6 6 tablespoons (84 grams) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 teaspoon (2 grams) vanilla extract
• 3 3 3 large egg yolks (56 grams)
• Brown Sugar Crumble (recipe follows)
• Brown Sugar-Lemon Glaze (recipe follows)
• Brown Sugar Crumble
• 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup (42 grams) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup (55 grams) firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 1 1 1 ⁄8 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 2 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter, softened
• Brown Sugar-Lemon and Glaze
• 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup (55 grams) firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 1 1 1 tablespoon (21 grams) dark corn syrup
• 1 1 1 tablespoon (14 grams) unsalted butter
• 1 1 1 tablespoon (15 grams) fresh lemon juice
• 1 1 1 ⁄8 teaspoon kosher salt

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from bakefromscratch.com

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add half of pineapple; cook until lightly browned, about 1 minute per side (reduce heat to medium, if necessary). Remove from skillet. Add remaining pineapple, and repeat procedure. Remove skillet from heat; let cool for 20 minutes. Wipe skillet clean.

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Pour flour mixture into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add milk, butter, and vanilla;

beat at low speed until combined, about 1 minute. Increase mixer speed to high. Beat for 2 minutes, stopping to scrape sides of bowl. Reduce mixer speed to low. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Spread batter into cooled skillet. Arrange pineapple over batter, overlapping slices. Sprinkle with Brown Sugar Crumble.

Bake until golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool for 30 minutes. Drizzle with Brown Sugar- Lemon Glaze before serving.

Brown Sugar Crumble
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, and salt. Using a wooden spoon, stir in butter until mixture is crumbly. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Brown Sugar-Lemon Glaze
In a small saucepan, bring brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, lemon juice, and salt to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently. Cook until smooth, about 1 minute.