PINEAPPLE-BANANA UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

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My neighbor made this delicious cake. The cake is moist and has a crisp edge because it is cooked in a cast-iron skillet. She got the recipe from the Jan Feb 2004 Cooking Light magazine.

Provided by Mrs.Habu

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can pineapple slices in juice, undrained
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 ripe banana, mashed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Melt butter in a 9-inch cast-iron skillet and sprinkle evenly with the brown sugar.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Drain pineapple slices over a bowl, reserving 1/2 cup juice.
  • Place 1 pineapple ring in center of skillet Cut remaining pineapple rings in half and arrange around the center pineapple ring.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and the salt.
  • Combine reserved juice, banana, oil, and egg and stir with a whisk.
  • Add pineapple juice mixture to flour mixture, stirring until combined.
  • Pour over the pineapple, into the skillet.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Invert onto a wire rack and serve while still warm or at room temperature.

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