PINEAPPLE UPSIDE-DOWN MUFFIN CAKES

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A friend submitted this recipe to a cookbook our school district was compiling. The first time I made them, the whole family declared the recipe a winner. Delicious and healthy to boot, they remain favorites to this day. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup packed brown sugar or 3 tablespoons brown sugar substitute blend
2 tablespoons butter, melted
3 canned pineapple slices
CAKES:
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fat-free lemon or vanilla Greek yogurt
1/4 cup fat-free milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Coat 12 muffin cups with cooking spray. Mix brown sugar and melted butter; divide among prepared cups. Quarter each pineapple slice; place one piece in each cup. , For cakes, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 3-5 minutes; beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with yogurt and milk, beating well after each addition. , Fill prepared cups two-thirds full. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 12-15 minutes. Cool in pan 2 minutes; invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Paul Simmonds
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These muffin cakes are a great way to use up leftover pineapple. I always have a few cans of pineapple in my pantry, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can use them in.


rita das
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I love the combination of pineapple and brown sugar in these muffin cakes. It's a classic flavor combination that always tastes amazing.


Matthew Cunningham
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These muffin cakes are the perfect size for a snack or a dessert. They're also great for packing in lunches.


Margaret Carson
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I've never made pineapple upside-down cakes before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'm so glad I tried it.


LPSdalmatian
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These muffin cakes are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my kids. They love the pineapple topping.


Tashnatoya Scott
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I'm not a big fan of pineapple, but I loved these muffin cakes. The pineapple flavor is subtle, and it pairs perfectly with the sweet cake.


Emma Tourout
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These muffin cakes are perfect for a special occasion, or just for a treat. They're sure to impress your friends and family.


Ziezie
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I love the way these muffin cakes look when they come out of the oven. They're so pretty and festive.


Strange Girl
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These are the best pineapple upside-down cakes I've ever had! The recipe is easy to follow, and the results are amazing.


Shona McFarlane
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I've made these muffin cakes several times now, and they always turn out perfectly. They're so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


boyfurious
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These pineapple upside-down muffin cakes were a hit with my family! They were so moist and flavorful, and the pineapple topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.