- Can I use fresh pineapple?
- Careful! The enzyme in raw pineapple (bromelain) makes cream bitter and dissolves proteins. Only use if cooked (heat treated) beforehand! Tinned is safe.
Solero pineapple cake
This cake was inspired by the famous ice cream: the creaminess of dairy meets the acidity of tropical fruits. A simple, no-bake (or using ready-made layers) dessert where the use of cream stiffener is key so the cream holds its shape for days and doesn't collapse from the fruit acids.
Ingredients
1
pack
Sponge cake layers (3 layers)
500
ml
Whipping cream (well chilled)
1
can
Tinned pineapple
2
tbsp
Icing sugar
1
pack
Cream stiffener
100
ml
Multivitamin or Passion fruit juice
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Equipment Needed
- Hand mixer
- Cake tray
Allergen Information
Gluten
Milk
Instructions
1
✓
Drain the pineapple, reserving the juice. Cut the fruit into small pieces.
Tip: Pat the fruit dry with kitchen paper, otherwise the water will soak the cream.
2
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Whip the cold cream with the icing sugar and stiffener to stiff peaks.
Tip: The starch granules in the stiffener bind the whey in the cream, so it won't run later.
3
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Place the first layer on the tray. Drizzle with the mixture of pineapple juice and fruit juice.
Tip: 'Impregnating' makes dry shop-bought sponge juicy.
4
✓
Spread with cream, sprinkle with pineapple. Repeat layering. Coat the outside of the cake with cream too.
5
✓
Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours before serving.
Tip: During cooling the sponge absorbs moisture and flavours, and the structure firms up.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 1 pack Sponge cake layers (3 layers)
- 500 ml Whipping cream (well chilled)
- 1 can Tinned pineapple
- 2 tbsp Icing sugar
- 1 pack Cream stiffener
- 100 ml Multivitamin or Passion fruit juice