Olympic Ring Cake Recipe

Introduction:

🎉 Welcome to our kitchen, where we’re about to embark on a culinary journey inspired by the spirit of the Olympics! 🏅 Today, we’re crafting a delightful treat known as the Olympic Ring Cake. This unique creation combines the classic charm of a pineapple upside-down cake with a playful nod to the iconic Olympic rings. 🍍⭕

Recipe Overview:

Name: Olympic Ring Cake
Category: Dessert
Keywords: Pineapple, Tropical Fruits, Fruit, Low Protein, < 60 Mins, Oven
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 1 9×13 cake

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter, plus extra for greasing
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 can pineapple slices (reserve juice)
3 eggs
1 package cream cheese
1 box yellow cake mix
Colorful candies (blue, black, red, yellow, green) for decoration

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 5082.5
Fat: 197.3g
- Saturated Fat: 90.7g
Cholesterol: 982.4mg
Sodium: 4649.1mg
Carbohydrates: 800.4g
- Fiber: 13.6g
- Sugar: 595.6g
Protein: 52.1g

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Pan

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Butter the sides of a 9×13-inch baking pan.

Step 2: Create the Brown Sugar Base

In a saucepan, melt the remaining 1/2 cup of butter.
Add the brown sugar to the melted butter and mix until well combined.
Press the sugar mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.

Step 3: Arrange the Pineapple

Drain the juice from the can of pineapple slices into a measuring cup and set aside.
Arrange 5 pineapple slices in an Olympic ring fashion in the center of the brown sugar base.
Cut the remaining pineapple slices into pieces and arrange them around the outer edge of the brown sugar base.

Step 4: Prepare the Cake Batter

Combine the reserved pineapple juice with water to measure 1 1/4 cups of liquid.
In a mixing bowl, beat together the liquid, cake mix, eggs, and softened cream cheese until smooth.

Step 5: Assemble and Bake

Pour the cake batter evenly over the arranged pineapple slices in the pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Cool the cake in the pan for 5 minutes, then invert it onto a serving platter.

Step 6: Decorate

Immediately after inverting the cake, arrange colorful candies around the 5 Olympic pineapple rings in the following order, from left to right:
- Top row: blue, black, red.
- Bottom row: yellow, green.

Step 7: Serve and Enjoy!

Serve the Olympic Ring Cake lukewarm, preferably with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
Celebrate the spirit of the Olympics as you enjoy this delicious and visually stunning dessert with your family and friends!

Now, let’s get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that combines sweetness with the thrill of competition! 🍰🥇