DES Upside Down Pineapple Yam Cake
Upside Down Pineapple Yam Cake
Ingredients:
4 tbsp. margarine, melted
1 cup light brown sugar
2 cups sliced pineapple rounds, reserve juice
8 maraschino cherries, cut in half
2 tbsp. flaked coconut
1/4 cup walnut halves
1 (18.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 (15 oz.) can sweet potatoes, drained and mashed or 1 medium fresh sweet potato
3 tbsp. canola oil
2 eggs
2 egg whites
1 1/4 cups pineapple juice plus water to equal amount
Instructions:
Place sweet potatoes* and water in microwave-safe dish, covered, and microwave for about 3 to 4 minutes until done. Drain and mash. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pour margarine into the bottom of a 13x9x2-inch pan and sprinkle with brown sugar evenly over the margarine. Arrange the pineapple and cherry halves (cut side up) on top the brown sugar. Sprinkle with coconut and walnuts. In a mixing bowl, mix together the cake mix, cinnamon, sweet potatoes, oil, eggs, egg whites, and water. Carefully spoon the batter into the pan, as not to disturb the fruit. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Invert onto a serving platter and allow it to cool before serving. Makes 24 squares.
* Canned sweet potatoes are precooked.