PINEAPPLE UPSIDE−DOWN CAKE

Instructions

1. 1

   pineapple in juice, undrained 1/4 C. pecan pieces (optional) 2 T. lemon juice 1 3/4 tsp.

2. 2

   Equal Measure or 6 pkg. sweetener or 1/4 C.

3. 3

   Spoonful 1 tsp. cornstarch 4 T. margarine (at room temperature) 3 1/2 tsp.

4. 4

   Equal Measure or 12 pkg. sweetener or 1/2 C.

5. 5

   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.

6. 6

   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.

7. 7

   Beat margarine and Equal in medium bowl until fluffy; beat in egg.

8. 8

   Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and spices in small bowl.

9. 9

   Add to margarine mixture alternately with buttermilk,1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice and remaining 1 tablespoon Equal, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.

10. 10

    Spread batter over pineapple mixture in cake pan.

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    Bake in preheated 350ºF oven until browned and wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, about 25 minutes.

12. 12

    Invert cake immediately onto serving plate.

13. 13

    Serve warm or at room temperature.

14. 14

    Yields 8 servings.

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    NOTE: If desired, maraschino cherry halves may be placed in bottom of cake pan with pineapple mixture.