Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
50 min.
10
367kcal

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If you’re looking for a delightful and refreshing dessert that’s sure to impress your family and friends, look no further than this Dairy-Free Pineapple Upside-Down Cake! Bursting with tropical flavors, this cake combines the sweetness of caramelized brown sugar and juicy pineapple. It's the perfect way to elevate your dessert game while keeping it light and accessible for those with dairy sensitivities.

This recipe is an ideal choice for gatherings and celebrations, as it easily serves up to 10 people. Plus, with a preparation time of just 50 minutes, you can whip this beauty up in no time. The cake features a moist, fluffy texture created from a reduced-fat yellow cake mix, while the combination of egg substitute and reduced-calorie margarine keeps it light without sacrificing flavor.

Imagine uncovering this stunning cake to reveal a vibrant array of pineapple rings adorned with maraschino cherries, all perched atop a sweet, crunchy glaze. Every bite offers a delightful contrast of flavors and textures that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Not only will you indulge your sweet tooth, but you'll also be treating your guests to a beautifully presented dessert that perfectly captures the essence of summer, no matter the season. So, gather your ingredients and let’s get baking!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup firmly brown sugar packed
  • 0.3 cup egg substitute 
  •  maraschino cherries with stems
  • 0.3 cup butter reduced-calorie
  • 0.3 cup pecans chopped
  • 15.3 ounce pineapple in juice sliced canned
  • 0.3 cup water 
  • 18.3 ounce duncan hines classic decadent cake mix yellow reduced-fat

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Melt margarine in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over low heat. Set aside 1 tablespoon margarine.
  2. Add sugar and pecans to margarine in skillet, stirring well.
  3. Drain pineapple, reserving 1/3 cup juice. Discard remaining juice. Arrange pineapple over sugar mixture.
  4. Combine reserved 1 tablespoon margarine, 1/3 cup juice, cake mix, egg substitute, and water. Beat at low speed of an electric mixer 30 seconds. Beat at medium speed 2 minutes.
  5. Pour batter over pineapple in skillet.
  6. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately invert cake onto a serving platter.
  7. Place cherries in centers of pineapple rings.

Nutrition Facts

Calories367kcal
Protein3.37%
Fat24.46%
Carbs72.17%

Properties

Glycemic Index
1
Glycemic Load
0.02
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
6.7039130926132%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.39mg
Delphinidin
0.26mg
Catechin
0.26mg
Epigallocatechin
0.2mg
Epicatechin
0.03mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:367.2kcal
18.36%
Fat:10.2g
15.69%
Saturated Fat:2.33g
14.57%
Carbohydrates:67.71g
22.57%
Net Carbohydrates:66.07g
24.03%
Sugar:46.19g
51.32%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:465.53mg
20.24%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.16g
6.33%
Phosphorus:180.3mg
18.03%
Calcium:141.1mg
14.11%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.68%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.04%
Folate:39.34µg
9.84%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.37%
Iron:1.54mg
8.56%
Copper:0.14mg
7.12%
Vitamin B3:1.39mg
6.96%
Fiber:1.64g
6.57%
Selenium:4.55µg
6.49%
Vitamin A:309.39IU
6.19%
Vitamin E:0.87mg
5.78%
Vitamin C:4.15mg
5.03%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.77%
Magnesium:18.89mg
4.72%
Potassium:131.46mg
3.76%
Vitamin B5:0.35mg
3.49%
Zinc:0.42mg
2.81%
Vitamin K:1.99µg
1.9%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.33%
Source:My Recipes