Dutch Funny Cake
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Dutch Funny Cake

#dessert#pie#cake#pineapple

A vintage-style pineapple cake baked in a pie shell with a buttery brown sugar sauce beneath. The batter rises into the sweet sauce and pineapple, creating a moist, caramelized dessert perfect with whipped cream.

20
Prep (min)
60
Cook (min)
80
Total (min)
8
servings
$11.26
Total Cost
$1.41
Per serving

Bakeware

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    9-Inch Pie Pan

Cookware

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    Saucepan (2.0 qt)

Appliances

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    Electric Mixer
  • •
    Oven

Tools

  • •
    Whisk
  • •
    Rubber Spatula

Measuring

  • •
    Measuring Cups
  • •
    Measuring Spoons

Prep

  • •
    Large Mixing Bowl

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  • 28 g (¼ stick OR 2 tbsp) Butter
  • 110 g (½ cup) Brown Sugar (packed), firmly packed
  • 25 g (2 tbsp) Corn Syrup
  • 44 g (3 tbsp) Water
  • 137 g (¾ pineapple) Pineapple, well drained
  • 76 g (¾ cup) Cake Flour, sifted
  • 7 g (1½ tsp) Baking Powder
  • 3 g (½ tsp) Coarse Salt
  • 150 g (¾ cup) Granulated Sugar
  • 80 g (¾ cup) Wheat Germ
  • 51 g (¼ cup) Shortening, softened
  • 82 g (¼ cup) Milk
  • 4 g (1 tsp) Vanilla Extract
  • 50 g (1 Egg) Eggs
  • 120 g (0.6) Pie Crusts, 9-inch, greased
  • 464 g (7¾ cups) Whipped Cream, for garnish
  1. 1
    In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup, and water until the sugar dissolves. Continue cooking and stirring for .
    • 28 g (¼ stick OR 2 tbsp) Butter
    • 110 g (½ cup) Brown Sugar (packed), firmly packed
    • 25 g (2 tbsp) Corn Syrup
    • 44 g (3 tbsp) Water
  2. 2
    Remove the pan from heat and stir in the crushed pineapple.
    • 137 g (¾ pineapple) Pineapple, well drained
  3. 3
    In a large mixing bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
    • 76 g (¾ cup) Cake Flour, sifted
    • 7 g (1½ tsp) Baking Powder
    • 3 g (½ tsp) Coarse Salt
  4. 4
    Add the granulated sugar, wheat germ, softened shortening, milk, vanilla extract, and egg to the flour mixture. Beat with an electric mixer at medium speed for until smooth.
    • 150 g (¾ cup) Granulated Sugar
    • 80 g (¾ cup) Wheat Germ
    • 51 g (¼ cup) Shortening, softened
    • 82 g (¼ cup) Milk
    • 4 g (1 tsp) Vanilla Extract
    • 50 g (1 Egg) Eggs
  5. 5
    Place the greased unbaked 9-inch pie shell on a baking sheet. Pour the batter into the shell.
    • 120 g (0.6) Pie Crusts, 9-inch, greased
  6. 6
    Carefully pour the pineapple sauce over the top of the cake batter.
  7. 7
    Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for . Reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional , until the cake is set and golden.
  8. 8
    Let the cake cool slightly, then garnish with whipped cream before serving.
    • 464 g (7¾ cups) Whipped Cream, for garnish
$11.26
Total Cost
$1.41
Per serving

Prices listed are approximate. Actual costs may vary based on store, location, and availability.

Ingredient Costs

  • Butter(Land O'Lakes)
    $0.39
  • Brown Sugar (packed)(Domino)
    $0.48
  • Corn Syrup(Meijer)
    $0.17
  • Water(Tap Water)
    $0.00
  • Pineapple(Dole)
    $0.58
  • Cake Flour(King Arthur)
    $0.42
  • Baking Powder(Rumford)
    $0.10
  • Coarse Salt(Meijer)
    $0.02
  • Granulated Sugar(Domino)
    $0.37
  • Wheat Germ(Bob's Red Mill)
    $1.29
  • Shortening(Crisco)
    $0.26
  • Milk(Store Brand)
    $0.09
  • Vanilla Extract(McCormick Pure)
    $0.95
  • Eggs(Meijer)
    $0.16
  • Pie Crusts(Pillsbury)
    $1.50
  • Whipped Cream(Cool Whip)
    $4.48
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