PINEAPPLE-LEMON UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

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This cake has a light lemon flavor. It is lower in fat and sugar than a traditional upside down cake.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, drained and juice reserved
1 (1/3 ounce) package sugar-free lemon gelatin (4 serving size)
1 egg
2 egg whites
3/4 sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Line a round cake pan with waxed paper and then spray with a non-stick cooking spray.
  • Spread the crushed pineapple evenly in pan; sprinkle with the dry gelatin.
  • Combine flour, baking powder and salt, set aside.
  • With electric mixer, beat egg and egg whites in small bowl for about 5 minutes or until thick and lemon color.
  • Transfer egg mixture to medium bowl and gradually beat in sugar.
  • Add enough water to pineapple juice to measure 1/3 cup.
  • Beat the pineapple juice and vanilla into egg mixture using low speed of electric mixer.
  • Gradually add the flour mixture, beating just until smooth.
  • Pour into prepared pan and bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Immediately loosen cake from edge of pan and invert cake onto serving plate.
  • Carefully remove the waxed paper.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 26.4, Sodium 142.9, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 4.3, Protein 3.7

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