cornbread pineapple cake

2019-11-14

I had just cut up a fresh pineapple and wanted to do something more with it than just eat it 'as is.'

My mother used to make layered pineapple cakes similar to Pic1a. I gave it a quick try after we'd already finished lunch, and to be honest I made this without sufficient preparation. I used the cornbread loaves I had in the fridge instead of cake and the edges were a bit too dark.

The biggest difference between the 2 pictures is my lack of experience at working with whipped cream. The result may not have looked as perfect, but the flavor was all there! Here's to knowing we can and will do better another day, when we ake the time to do it right!

dream vs. reality

Pic1a: the beautiful internet dream
Pic1b: the sad reality

INGREDIENTS

This is what you need:

1 sponge cake
I used 4 small cornbread loaves instead.
pineapple, cut, crushed, drained
heavy whipping cream

Directions

2019-11-14

Pic2: fresh pineapple
Pic3: crème fraîche
Pic4: cornbread

Gather the ingredients.
IMPORTANT: Drain the pineapple very well, even crush it to remove more of the juice.
Wet pineapple will liquefy the whipped cream (Pic10) and the entire cake will sag.
Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks show on top and a dollop keeps its shape without running.
Bake the cake. Best is a white or yellow cake without dark edges.
If edges are too dark, cut them away.
If the cake is thick enough, cut it horizontally in 2 layers.
I stacked 2 layers of cornbread loaves.

Pic5-7: build the cake

Slather the bottom layer of the cake with whipped cream.
Spread out 1 cup of well-drained pineapple.
Carefully place the 2nd cake layer on top.

Pic8-10: finishing up

Repeat whipped cream and pineapple.
Finish the cake by spreading whipped cream on the top and sides of the cake.
This requires a long spatula and some experience working with whipped cream. It may take a few cakes to get a nice clean outcome.
Refrigerate until serving time.
Serve and enjoy.

See also: Deming, NM gardens, animals and more and avemariasongs.org

See also: Deming, NM gardens, animals and more
and avemariasongs.org