Berks County Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Source of Recipe
billk54
List of Ingredients
- 3 cups sifted cake flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup shortening
- 6 egg whites
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Topping:
- 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- Fresh pineapple rings
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- Cherries with stems
Instructions
- Combine flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside. Beat together shortening with 1 1/3 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Add the flour mixture alternating with the buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Blend in flavorings. Beat the egg whites in a separate bowl until foamy. Add cream of tartar. Beat until soft peaks form. Beat in remaining 2/3 cup of sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold into flour mixture. Pour into pan. Bake 35 minutes at 350 degrees.
- Topping: Place in bottom of the pan and pour cake batter over top.