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Homemade Pineapple Turnover

This Homemade Pineapple Turnover is a delightful and tropical twist on a classic dessert. With its caramelized pineapple slices and a moist, flavorful cake, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for any occasion, this turnover combines the sweetness of pineapples and cherries with a rich, buttery cake.
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: cake
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Homemade Pineapple Turnover
Yield: 8

Materials

  • - 1 can of pineapple slices in syrup
  • - 3 cups of flour
  • - 1 cup cooking oil
  • - 1 can of condensed milk
  • - 1 tablespoon of baking powder
  • - 2 tablespoons of vanilla essence
  • - 6 eggs
  • - 150 grams of butter
  • - 1 cup brown sugar
  • - ¾ cup white sugar
  • - Cherries in syrup to taste

Instructions

Caramelize the Pineapple:

  • - Place the butter in a skillet over medium heat and let it melt. Add the brown sugar and mix the ingredients for 2 minutes until the sugar dissolves and caramelizes.
  • - Grease a baking pan and pour the caramelized brown sugar into it.
  • - Arrange the pineapple slices and cherries in syrup over the caramel mixture.

Prepare the Cake Batter:

  • - In a medium bowl, combine the flour, white sugar, and baking powder.
  • - Add the oil, condensed milk, and 2 tablespoons of vanilla essence to the dry ingredients. Beat at maximum speed for 3 minutes until well combined.
  • - Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the batter is smooth.

Assemble and Bake:

  • - Pour the cake batter over the pineapple and cherry layer in the prepared pan.
  • - Preheat the oven to 180°F (82°C) and bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • - Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes.

Unmold and Serve:

  • - Carefully unmold the cake onto a serving platter, ensuring the pineapple slices are on top.
  • - Garnish with additional cherries in syrup if desired.