Indulge in the tropical flavors of this delightful pineapple cake topped with a luscious mascarpone whipped cream. Perfect for any occasion, this moist and flavorful cake will have everyone asking for seconds!

#### Ingredients:

- **For the Cake:**

  - 200g fresh pineapple, diced

  - 3 eggs

  - 160g + 15g butter, melted

  - 160g flour

  - 160g sugar

  - 0.5 sachet baking powder

  - 1 tbsp brown sugar

- **For the Mascarpone Whipped Cream:**

  - 50g mascarpone cheese

  - 15cl full cream

  - 1 lemon

  - 10 lemon balm leaves

  - 30g icing sugar

#### Directions:

**1. Preheat and Prepare:**

   - Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

   - Grease a cake mold with butter.

**2. Prepare the Pineapple Cake:**

   - Cut the fresh pineapple into small pieces and drain any excess juice.

   - In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs with the powdered sugar until well combined.

   - Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and 160g of melted butter to the egg mixture, stirring until smooth.

   - Pour the batter into the prepared cake mold.

   - Arrange the diced pineapple on top of the batter.

   - Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the pineapple.

   - Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

   - Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely.

**3. Prepare the Mascarpone Whipped Cream:**

   - In a mixing bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese and icing sugar.

   - Zest the lemon and add 2 tablespoons of grated lemon zest to the bowl.

   - Chop the lemon balm leaves and add them to the bowl.

   - Gradually pour in the full cream while whisking continuously until the mixture becomes thick and creamy.

**4. Serve:**

   - Once the cake has cooled, slice it into desired portions.

   - Serve each slice of pineapple cake with a dollop of mascarpone whipped cream on top.

   - Enjoy the refreshing flavors of pineapple and lemon with the rich creaminess of mascarpone!

This pineapple cake with mascarpone whipped cream is a delightful dessert that is sure to impress your guests. Enjoy the tropical flavors and creamy texture with every bite!