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Lemon Carlota Delight

Lemon Carlota Delight

Make individual tropical Lemon Carlota Delight with easy mini pineapple upside-down cakes. Perfect for parties, ready in under an hour.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6-8 slices pineapple in syrup depending on your mold size
  • q.s. maraschino cherries
  • 4 tbsp melted butter
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup softened butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice from the can or milk
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla essence

Equipment

  • Standard 6 or 12-cup muffin tin
  • Mixing bowls (large and medium)
  • Electric hand mixer or sturdy whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Mix melted butter and brown sugar in a bowl until combined.
  3. Place a tablespoon of the butter-sugar mixture in the bottom of each muffin mold.
  4. Arrange a pineapple slice over the topping in each mold and add a maraschino cherry in the center.
  5. In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter and white sugar until light and fluffy.
  6. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition; stir in vanilla essence.
  7. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; add this to the wet mixture, alternating with pineapple juice, until just combined.
  8. Spoon the batter over the pineapple slices in the molds, filling each about 3/4 full.
  9. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  10. Let the cakes rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then flip onto a wire cooling rack to unmold.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This recipe is loved for its ease and irresistible flavor. A dessert that will impress your baking skills!
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