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Nigella Lawson ignites a revival of the classic Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, dubbing it "retrofabulous" and evoking fond memories among fans of its 70s charm.
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Nigella Lawson is trying to revive classic 70s pudding

Andy Crick
Last updated: April 25, 2024 10:26 am
Andy Crick Published April 25, 2024
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An upside-down pineapple cake. (Picture: Jam Press)
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Nigella Lawson is trying to bring back a classic 70s pudding and make it popular again.

The TV cook goddess has sparked a revival of the Pineapple Upside-Down Cake.

She has dubbed it “retrofabulous” and her fans are behind her.

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They have reminiceded about making it in cooking classes at school.

Another remembered their grandmas and mums making it for them 50 years ago.

Topped with sliced pineapple and glaze cherries, it is made by flipping it over at the end so they are on the top.

Nigella Lawson ignites a revival of the classic Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, dubbing it "retrofabulous" and evoking fond memories among fans of its 70s charm.
An upside-down pineapple cake. (Picture: Jam Press)

Fan Jackie Eyre said: “Classic, happy memories of my mum making this.”

Pauline Conway added: “Classic home economics creation in the 1970’s

“Such happy memories.”

Sarah Horsley said: “An old ’un but such a good ’un.”

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Gill added: “I made this at school many decades ago in home economics class.”

Sallie Sanders said: “My grandma used to make this in one of her cast iron skillets.”

Her recipe makes a Pineapple Upside-Down Cake for up to eight people.

Ingredients include six slices of pineapple, 11 glace cherries, flour and eggs.

Nigella, 64, had said: “Sunglasses on.

Nigella Lawson ignites a revival of the classic Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, dubbing it "retrofabulous" and evoking fond memories among fans of its 70s charm.
Nigella Lawson. (Picture: Jam Press)

“Recipe of The Day is this retrofabulous Pineapple Upside-Down Cake.”

Last month, Nigella was hailed for her unattractive hot cross buns, as reported on Need To Know.

Nigella Lawson ignites a revival of the classic Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, dubbing it "retrofabulous" and evoking fond memories among fans of its 70s charm.
Nigella Lawson’s, mums hot cross buns. (Picture: Jam Press)

In 2020, she was ridiculed for calling a ‘microwave’ a ‘mee-cro-wah-vay’.

Nigella is known for her unusual food habits.

She has previously put caramel on potatoes and marmite on spaghetti.

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