PINEAPPLE UPSIDE−DOWN CAKE

1 (14 oz.) can unsweetened crushed
    pineapple in juice, undrained
1/4 C. pecan pieces (optional)
2 T. lemon juice
1 3/4 tsp. Equal Measure or 6 pkg. sweetener
     or 1/4 C. Spoonful
1 tsp. cornstarch
4 T. margarine (at room temperature)
3 1/2 tsp. Equal Measure or 12 pkg.
    sweetener or 1/2 C. Spoonful
1 egg
1 C. cake flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp. ground ginger
1/3 C. buttermilk

Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice.
Mix pineapple, pecans,1 tablespoon Equal and cornstarch in bottom of 8-inch
square or 9-inch round cake pan; spread mixture evenly in pan.
Beat margarine and Equal in medium bowl until fluffy; beat in egg.
Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and spices in small bowl. Add to
margarine mixture alternately with buttermilk,1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice
and remaining 1 tablespoon Equal, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
Spread batter over pineapple mixture in cake pan. Bake in preheated 350ºF oven
until browned and wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, about
25 minutes. Invert cake immediately onto serving plate. Serve warm or at room
temperature. Yields 8 servings.

NOTE: If desired, maraschino cherry halves may be placed in bottom of cake
pan with pineapple mixture.
Nutritional information per serving: cals:156, prot:3 g, carbos:22 g, fat:7 g,
choles:27 mg, sod:257 mg
Food Exchange:1 1/2 bread,1 fat 46% calorie reduction from traditional recipe

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4 comments:

Think With Your Taste Buds - Chicken said...

This is one of my favorite desserts!

precious said...

This is actually one of the cakes that I first learned to make! And I am glad that it is still a hit in my family.
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Sierra Femina said...

Dear Mac,

Thank you for being my fan and I am glad that you have enjoy my desserts. Indeed it is really amazing dessert for my whole family too.

Best wishes and regards,

Sierra

Sierra Femina said...

Dear Precious,

I am delighted that you have found my recipes has become one of your family favorite.

Cheers!

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