Lemony Glazed Pineapple Upside Down Gingerbread

LUv 2 BaKE's Note:

This is a delicious not too sweet treat, excellent with a mid afternoon cup of coffee or tea or even for a special breakfast. The moist gingerbread oat base combined with the sweet glazed pineapple that has slight lemon tang is a perfect match. Although the grated apple does not provide much flavour, its addition results in a moist and delicious product. ----Recipe created by me for RSC #10!

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

Cake

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup quick oats
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 3 tablespoons margarine
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup molasses
• 3/4 cup skim milk
• 1/2 cup apple, grated

Topping

• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice, plus
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 cup golden raisin
• 0.5 (19 ounce) can pineapple rings, drained (about 5 rings or enough to cover the bottom of the dish)

Directions:

1. Spray an 8” round baking dish with cooking spray. In a small saucepan or in a microwave safe bowl, combine the brown sugar and margarine. Heat on low heat (or in the microwave on med/low power for 30 seconds at a time) just until the margarine melts and the sugar starts to dissolve. Add the lemon juice. Pour into the bottom of the prepared 8” dish.
2. Place pineapple slices on top of the brown sugar mixture in a decorative manner. You may cut a pineapple slice in 4 to fill in the smaller places. Fill the middle holes of the pineapple slices with raisins. Sprinkle the rest of the raisins over the pineapple. Set dish aside.
3. In a medium bowl combine flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and allspice. Set aside.
4. In a larger bowl, beat together margarine and brown sugar. Whisk in the egg, molasses and milk.
5. Add the bowl of dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until mixed. Fold in the grated apple.
6. Bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. As soon as the cake is out of the oven, place a serving plate over the cake and turn the cake over. Remove the dish. If any pineapple pieces stick to the dish, gently place them back in their place.

Reviews

[realbirdlady]

I just used the topping part of the recipe, with another favorite gingerbread cake. We were very pleased with this addition. I'd add just a touch more lemon juice next time, to get a little more flow for evening out the topping in the pan.

[3KillerBs]

Moist and tasty. I’m a rather bad baker, but I managed to produce a thoroughly acceptable result – more flavorful than a store-bought cake. I think it could be even better with pecans in the topping and a little more clarity in the directions (the need to soften the margarine, the need to actually put the batter into the pan, ...).

[*Pixie*]

My initial impression when it was hot was that it was just lovely. After it had cooled everyone who had a piece made a comment that they didn't think the pineapple went with the gingerbread. The second day, the flavours started to merge and it had an almost fruitcake flavour about it. I really love the gingerbread portion of this recipe, but would probably use either apples, peaches or else just raisins instead of pineapple. Very tasty gingerbread, good luck with the contest!