1 lime, finely grated zest only, to serve
1 ripe pineapple, peeled using a sharp knife, eyes and core removed, flesh cut into 1.5cm/陆in rings
2 x 160ml/5陆fl oz cans coconut cream, chilled in the fridge overnight
2 tsp baking powder
3 tsp cracked black peppercorns
150驳/5陆辞锄 soft dark brown sugar
200g/7oz soft brown sugar
100驳/3陆辞锄 soft brown sugar
200g/7oz caster sugar
2 tbsp caster sugar
1 cinnamon stick
100驳/3陆辞锄 pitted dates, chopped
100驳/3陆辞锄 self-raising flour, sifted
2 star anise
1 vanilla pod, split lengthways, seeds scraped out with a knife and reserved for the cake (see below)
reserved vanilla seeds (from the sugar syrup)
150驳/5陆辞锄 butter, softened, plus extra for greasing
200g/7oz butter, plus extra for greasing
75驳/2陆辞锄 butter
4 free-range eggs, beaten
50ml/2fl oz dark rum (optional)
30ml/1fl oz dark rum