How to Bake a Gluten-Free Flourless Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

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Use pineapple rings to make a delicious gluten-free cake.

If you're looking for a gluten-free dessert that is light and fruity, try this Pineapple Upside-Down Cake. Not only is this cake flourless, it is gluten-free and perfect for those who suffer from celiac disease. Be sure to turn the cake out of the pan within five minutes of removing it from the oven to keep it from sticking to the pan. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • 1 tablespoon margarine
  • 1/2 cup gluten-free brown sugar
  • 6 pineapple slices
  • 6 maraschino cherries
  • 4 eggs
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 3/4 cup potato starch
  • 1 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder
  • Bowls
  • Spoon
  • Knife
  • Grater
  • 9-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Serving platter
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Instructions

    • 1

      Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt the margarine in the microwave in a microwavable bowl. Mix in the brown sugar.

    • 2

      Pour the margarine and brown sugar mixture into the 9-inch baking pan, spreading it evenly.

    • 3

      Place the pineapple slices on top of the margarine and sugar mixture. Place a cherry in the center of each pineapple. Set aside.

    • 4

      Cut a lemon in half. Squeeze the lemon juice from the half lemon and grate the rind. Set aside.

    • 5

      Separate 4 eggs. Beat the egg yolks in a mixing bowl using a hand mixer. Beat until they are light.

    • 6

      Gradually add the sugar, lemon juice, grated lemon rind and continue beating until creamy.

    • 7

      Using clean beaters and a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until they are stiff but not dry.

    • 8

      Fold the beaten egg whites into the egg yolk mixture slowly and carefully.

    • 9

      Fold in the potato starch and baking powder.

    • 10

      Pour the batter over the pineapple slices in the 9-inch baking pan.

    • 11

      Bake in oven for 30 minutes.

    • 12

      Remove from oven and allow to cool for five minutes. Invert cake onto serving platter and serve.

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