Cake Preparation

1. Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and set aside.

2. Make the Topping

In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup butter with 1 cup brown sugar until smooth. Pour this mixture into the prepared cake pan. Arrange pineapple slices on top and place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple slice.

3. Make the Cake Batter

In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 1 tsp of vanilla extract.

4. Combine Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 tsp of baking powder, and 1 tsp of salt.

5. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with 1 cup of milk. Mix until just combined.

6. Bake the Cake

Pour the cake batter over the pineapple and cherry topping in the pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Toasted Coconut & Ginger Cream Preparation

7. Whip the Cream

In a mixing bowl, beat 1 cup of heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold in 1/2 cup of toasted coconut flakes and 1 tbs of grated ginger.

8. Chill the Cream

Refrigerate the coconut and ginger cream until ready to serve.

Chèvre Almond Crumble Preparation

9. Prepare the Crumble

In a bowl, mix together 1 cup of chèvre cheese, 1/2 cup of chopped almonds, 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, and 1/4 cup of melted butter until crumbly.

10. Bake the Crumble

Spread the crumble mixture over the top of the cooled cake and return to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown.

Final Assembly

11. Cool and Serve

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Invert onto a serving plate, then top with the toasted coconut and ginger cream. Serve with a generous scoop of the chèvre almond crumble.

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Cake Ingredients

Topping Ingredients

Toasted Coconut & Ginger Cream

Chèvre Almond Crumble