Light Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
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  • Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
1/3 c. vegetable oil1 c. packed light-brown sugar1 ripe firm pineapple, skin removed, cut into 16 thin wedges and cored1 c. all-purpose flour1/2 c. whole-wheat flour1 1/2 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. baking soda1/2 tsp. salt3/4 c. low-fat buttermilk2 large eggs1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 350. Brush a 9-inch square baking pan with oil; line with a strip of parchment paper, leaving an overhand on two sides. Brush paper with oil. Sprinkle bottom of pan with 1/4 cup sugar. Trim pineapple wedges to no more than 4-5 inches long, arrange in pan in groups of four, alternating directions.

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, oil, and remaining 3/4 cup sugar. Add flour mixture; mix just until combined. Pour batter over pineapple. Tap pan firmly on counter to settle batter, then smooth top.

Bake until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Cool 20 minutes in pan; invert onto serving platter.

Number of Servings: 12

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BANKGIRLCC.
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 212.0
  • Total Fat: 6.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 36.1 mg
  • Sodium: 387.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 35.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.4 g
  • Protein: 3.4 g

Member Reviews
  • SASSY_SARAH
     Good but for easier version just line a pan with brown sugar Splenda, pineapple rings with cherries, and butter flavored oil spray, then mix sugar reduced yellow cake mix, diet cherry soda, and egg white and pour on top. Cook as directed on package. lots easier and much less fat and calories... - 7/10/08
  • JLENFESTEY
     Replacing the oil with applesauce and the 2 whole eggs with three egg whites will significantly cut calories, fat, and cholesterol- and no one can tell the difference! I plan on making this soon. - 7/8/08
  • INKYDINKYDOO
     Great recipe! Thanks so much for sharing! The egg white and applesauce substitution worked out just fine. The family never knew the difference. Shhhhh! - 6/13/09
  • CHAPINGIRL
     I made this recipe. I did two versions of it because I had a large group coming over. In one I baked it with oil, but then didn't have enough for the second. I substituted applesauce for oil in the second one. The guests couldn't tell the difference. I will definately make it again--without oil!!!!! - 7/8/08
  • LISAK157
     Even easier than easier, take yellow cake mix, a 20oz can of crushed pineapple and mix. Line the pan w/ brown sugar Splenda, pineapple rings w/cherries and butter flavored cooking spray. Cook as directed on package. Easy, less fat and an extra burst of good for you with the pineapple in the mix! - 2/6/12
  • 142LAURA
     Yum! Made it in muffin tins so I will eat just one serving. Reduce cooking time to 15 to 20 min. - 1/17/10
  • 9NATASHA
     used the applesauce/egg whites substitutes others discussed, and was very pleased with it. 50 minutes was a smidge long, maybe b/c i removed some of the fat so dried out faster? health-conscious guests were very impressed. - 1/3/09
  • KRYSTIE
     This was amazing! I made two changes: I used applesauce instead of oil like some others suggested, and I used the splenda brown sugar mix, which I cut it down by about 30%. It was still definitely sweet enough. I also halved the recipe for 6 servings since I'm only cooking for 2. - 1/3/11
  • THEADMIRAL
     I used canned pineapple, but this was an awesome recipe. The only reason I didn't mark it as incredible is that the servings have to be really small to keep it nutritionally "reasonable". It's a great special occasion treat! - 10/3/09
  • LUELOSE30
     replace oil with applesauce and eggs with 3 egg whites - 2/2/09
  • SUSANA1164
     WOW! This was really good. I used applesauce instead of oil and egg whites instead of the whole eggs. It is absolutely delicious! - 7/9/08
  • GRANMABOAT
     Thanks BANKGIRLCC, HYDRATE, and CHAPINGIRL can't wait to make this with the applesauce and egg whites only. Every little bit helps. My mouth is watering. - 2/5/09
  • CHERIE55
     will try it with the applesauce too. - 11/24/08
  • GRAMMAP1
     A Family favorite that my hubby likes to make. And to think it can be lo cal,lofat,lo sugar! - 7/13/10
  • BODLEY
     this is one of my favourite recipe but i can't wait to try the review version as indicated. - 5/18/10
  • TEXASZITA
     I will try SASSY SARAH's version. Can't wait!! - 2/26/10
  • DLKING1
     Sounds easy to prepare and good to eat. My grandsons will love this. - 12/1/09
  • PASTORWILEY62
     SOUNDS GOOD - 10/29/09
  • JENNG1482
     Hi sassy sarah, how many eggg ehites and how much diet cherry soda for your version?? The original recipe sounds great but i would like to try yours also - 8/28/08
  • HYDRATE
     I can't wait to try this! my nephews are coming over this weekend... I think they will love it! - 7/9/08
  • CAILEYJM
     this is one of my favorites! cant wait to try it!!! - 7/8/08
  • NYREDFOX
     This sounds really good! I will definitely give it a try! - 7/2/08
  • 4CONNIESHEALTH
     Good, but I don't know if I would make it again or not. - 11/12/20
  • MUSICNUT
     So tasty! - 4/16/19
  • MIYAMO
     Have to try this. I love pineapple upside down cake. - 7/22/18



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