Cake Batter

• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 3 large whole eggs
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons Cake Flour, sifted
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
• 1/4 cup Macadamia Nuts, toasted and cooled

Butter Topping

• 1½ ounces unsalted butter, melted
• 3/4 cup brown Sugar
• 1 Pineapple, cleaned, cored, and sliced

Macadamia Nut Pineapple Upside Down Cake 

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• 1 lb high quality dried or fresh pasta
• 1/2 cup toasted, coarsely chopped macadamia nuts
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) softened salted butter
• 2 tablespoons black or white truffle oil
• Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for shaving

Note: Fast and impressive. Acquire truffle oil from gourmet or import food stores. Serve this rich dish with a simple green salad for dinner.

Easy, Decadent Fettuccini With Macadamia

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