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PINEAPPLE UPSIDE−DOWN CAKE  
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(14 oz.) can unsweetened crushed  
pineapple in juice, undrained  
/4 C. pecan pieces (optional)  
T. lemon juice  
3/4 tsp. Equal Measure or 6 pkg. sweetener  
or 1/4 C. Spoonful  
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2
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4
3
tsp. cornstarch  
T. margarine (at room temperature)  
1/2 tsp. Equal Measure or 12 pkg.  
sweetener or 1/2 C. Spoonful  
egg  
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C. cake flour  
1/2 tsp. baking powder  
/2 tsp. baking soda  
/4 tsp. ground cinnamon  
/4 tsp. ground nutmeg  
/8 tsp. ground ginger  
/3 C. buttermilk  
Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice.  
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.  
Beat margarine and Equal in medium bowl until fluffy; beat in egg.  
Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and spices in small bowl. Add to  
margarine mixture alternately with buttermilk,1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice  
and remaining 1 tablespoon Equal, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.  
Spread batter over pineapple mixture in cake pan. Bake in preheated 350ºF oven  
until browned and wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, about  
25 minutes. Invert cake immediately onto serving plate. Serve warm or at room  
temperature. Yields 8 servings.  
NOTE: If desired, maraschino cherry halves may be placed in bottom of cake  
pan with pineapple mixture.  
Nutritional information per serving: cals:156, prot:3 g, carbos:22 g, fat:7 g,  
choles:27 mg, sod:257 mg  
Food Exchange:1 1/2 bread,1 fat 46% calorie reduction from traditional recipe  
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