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PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN TEA CAKES – THE SECRET RECIPE CLUB

October 24, 2011 By Manu 46 Comments

Pineapple Upside Down Tea Cakes

Another month has passed and it is time again for the “Secret recipe club” reveal! I am sure everyone knows what the club is about, but for the few of you who still don’t know about it, here goes a brief explanation.  Each month you are assigned a participating food blogger to make a recipe from and in turn someone else will be assigned your blog.  All you have to do is choose a recipe, make it and blog about it on the specified date.  The only rule is to keep it a secret!  If you are interested in learning more, or want to join the club, please visit the Secret recipe club website.
When I got this month’s assignment I literally jumped out of my chair!  I was that excited!  The reason is, I got assigned a blog that I have been following for a long time, much before I joined the club!  I am talking about Eat Yourself Skinny written by the gorgeous and very talented Kelly!  Now you know what I mean, right?  Her blog is filled with delicious and healthy recipes and beautiful pictures!  I really admire her and I love the fact that she shares with us amazing recipes that are actually low fat!  Don’t you just love that?  I know I do!  In fact, I had a hard time deciding which recipe I should try!  I would have loved to make her Spiced Pumpkin Martini, but I have never seen a pumpkin liqueur around here and it is spring in the southern hemisphere.  So, I will leave that for our autumn… and I will give you her delicious Pineapple Upside Down Tea Cakes!  These not only taste yummy, but they are also ever so pretty!  I have made a couple of minor changes (in red), mainly to use up what I had in the fridge, but the recipe itself is a keeper.  Please, make sure you drop by Kelly at Eat Yourself Skinny and check out her beautiful site!

I also want to thank Angie from Big Bear’s Wife who is my group’s hostess for all her help!!!

 

Recipe adapted from Kelly at Eat Yourself Skinny

 

Pineapple Upside Down Tea Cakes

Ingredients (makes 10 tea cakes):
1 egg
1/4 cup yogurt
3 Tbsp butter, melted
Dash of vanilla
1/2 cup flour
9 packets of Splenda (or 6 Tbsp sugar)
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. baking soda
1 can of crushed pineapple (you won’t need that much)
Melted butter and brown sugar for the bottom of the muffin pan (1 heaped tsp of each for each cake)
Pinch of salt
Candied cherries – as garnish
Confectioners’ sugar and blueberries – optional as garnish

Brush the muffin pan with the melted butter and sprinkle the brown sugar in the bottom of each cup.

Add a tbsp of crushed pineapple (and a candied cherry in the middle).

Whisk the egg, yogurt, melted butter and a dash of vanilla in a bowl.  Stir in the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and a pinch of salt.  Whisk well.

Divide the mixture into each of the cups.

Bake for 20 minutes in a pre-heated oven at 350°F/180°C.  When ready, let cool.

Then carefully unmold the tea cakes.  You may have to slightly cut the bottom of the cakes (and slice off a little), so they stand nicely (I had to, as mine had risen like muffins).

Pineapple Upside Down Tea Cakes

If you made the tea cakes with the cherries, serve them as they are.

Pineapple Upside Down Tea Cakes

Otherwise, top them with a bit of confectioners’ sugar and a blueberry.  Enjoy!

Pineapple Upside Down Tea Cakes

Pineapple Upside Down Tea Cakes

Pineapple Upside Down Tea Cakes

Pineapple Upside Down Tea Cakes

You can also serve them just with the pineapple topping.

Pineapple Upside Down Tea Cakes



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  1. [email protected] says

    October 24, 2011 at 10:08 pm

    These tropical mini cakes do look stunning. I am such a fan of pineapple anything-so these definitely get my vote! Somehow I missed these on Kelly’s site, so I am glad you picked them to showcase on SRC. Delicious!

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  2. Alyssa says

    October 24, 2011 at 10:41 pm

    Those are very pretty! Great blog to find your “secret recipe!”

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  3. Giulietta | Alterkitchen says

    October 24, 2011 at 10:52 pm

    Great tea cakes… I want to make an upside down cake, but with peaches, and this is a great start!

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  4. Lilla says

    October 24, 2011 at 11:08 pm

    Me la faceva la mia mamma, grande però….così, in mini taglia è irresistibile

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  5. Kita says

    October 24, 2011 at 11:53 pm

    I love Kelly’s blog and look at these adorable little upside down cakes! Does it get any cuter? Great job on this months SRC!

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  6. Kelly says

    October 25, 2011 at 12:22 am

    Awww SO glad you received my blog! These look fabulous, you did such a great job!! Your pictures turned out so pretty 🙂 Glad you’re in Group C with me, hopefully soon I’ll be designated your blog! xoxo

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  7. Chris says

    October 25, 2011 at 12:25 am

    These look like irresistible delights! (I have to look for pumpkin liqueur to try that martini.) 🙂

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  8. Suzi says

    October 25, 2011 at 12:46 am

    These are just so cute, I want to bake like that. Love your photos too.

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  9. Rhonda says

    October 25, 2011 at 1:06 am

    Adorable. I love upside down cakes and mini ones are truly inspirational! As always, your photos make everything look more lovely.

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  10. gloria says

    October 25, 2011 at 1:38 am

    These look amazing and delicious!! gloria

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  11. heidi says

    October 25, 2011 at 1:40 am

    They look so soft and juicy! Love your pictures 🙂

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  12. Lisa~~ says

    October 25, 2011 at 2:19 am

    Your tea cakes are just delicious and adorable looking, great SRC choice.

    If you haven’t already, I’d love for you to check out my SRC recipe this month: Thin Mint Irish Coffee.

    Lisa~~
    Cook Lisa Cook

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  13. Angie @ Bigbearswife says

    October 25, 2011 at 2:43 am

    look at how sweet those little cakes are! great choice!

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  14. Jo says

    October 25, 2011 at 2:48 am

    I love pineapple upside down cake, these are just too cute!

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  15. Asiya says

    October 25, 2011 at 3:03 am

    Love this! Definitely going to give it a try. I love desserts and am always looking for good low fat desserts. I’ve never heard of the Secret Recipe Club. Sounds very interesting and am thinking of joining! Thx for sharing!

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  16. Double Dipped Life says

    October 25, 2011 at 3:25 am

    These look fabulous! What a great dessert for a party!

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  17. Liz says

    October 25, 2011 at 4:23 am

    Oh, how fun that you got Kelly’s blog! Your mini pineapple upside down cakes are just beautiful….and lovely that they have fruit and reduced calories! Just means I could have seconds, right???

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  18. Simply.food says

    October 25, 2011 at 4:47 am

    Cute and so delicious.

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  19. adventuresindinner says

    October 25, 2011 at 5:28 am

    Gorgeous blog and lovely recipe choice.

    Reply
  20. Eliot says

    October 25, 2011 at 5:40 am

    How cute are these?!?!?! What a great recipe to highlight. Cute pics too.

    Reply
  21. visda says

    October 25, 2011 at 5:54 am

    Manu, these mini pineapple cakes are so adorable. I didn’t know about the secret recipe club, thanks for introducing that. What a fun way to share recipes and recreating them. I would love to have a couple of your tea cakes now with a cup of tea.:-)

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  22. Hester @ Alchemy in the Kitchen says

    October 25, 2011 at 6:38 am

    Lovely little tea cakes, Manu. I can see these being the star of the cake stand.

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  23. Jamie says

    October 25, 2011 at 7:56 am

    These are absolutely adorable!!! I am going to pin them right now!

    If you have a minute, check out my SRC post at http://www.cookinwithmoxie.com, thanks!

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  24. [email protected] kitcheninspirations.wordpress.com/ says

    October 25, 2011 at 9:45 am

    Just the perfect size, Manu. What a lovely recipe. My Mom used to make a pineapple up-side-down cake when I was a kid…it was delicious!

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  25. [email protected] The Littlest Anchovy says

    October 25, 2011 at 10:11 am

    These look so moist and beautiful! I have never heard of the secret recipe club. Might go and check out the site. Thanks for another wonderful post

    Reply
  26. Sandra's Easy Cooking says

    October 25, 2011 at 12:08 pm

    PERFECTION!!! I love this idea, and so glad that you made it from Kelly..we can all feel less guilty eating (making) these:))
    Awesome photos, Manu!!!:)

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  27. Juliana says

    October 25, 2011 at 12:22 pm

    Manu, these little tea cakes look so cute and so tasty…love the pineapple upside down in little bites. Perfect for any party…and anytime 🙂
    Hope you have a great week and thanks for this yummie recipe 🙂

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  28. mjskit says

    October 25, 2011 at 1:32 pm

    B and I love a little something sweet with our afternoon tea break and these look perfect! It’s oven time again so these are doable. A perfect recipe for a non-baker – tasty and easy. 🙂 Good job Manu and Kelly!

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  29. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says

    October 25, 2011 at 1:48 pm

    This looks like a great recipe, and I love that they are individual instead of a giant cake. Love Kelly’s blog, she always has such great things on there – great pick for SRC!

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  30. Alli says

    October 25, 2011 at 2:56 pm

    I love pineapple upside down but the buttery goodness prevents me from making it. The low calorie and portion control totally solves that. These look so good.

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  31. Lilly says

    October 25, 2011 at 9:42 pm

    These are beautiful! I love the little red cherry in the middle. Makes it extra pretty.

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  32. Medeja says

    October 25, 2011 at 10:42 pm

    I really like Kelly’s blog and visit it sometimes 🙂

    These tea cakes look very cute! Your pictures are so inviting.

    Reply
  33. Curt says

    October 25, 2011 at 11:42 pm

    I love pineapple. That’s a great idea for bite sized cakes. Okay, maybe 2 bites!

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  34. Parsley Sage says

    October 26, 2011 at 1:04 am

    I love making Kelly’s stuff. She manages to make ‘healthy’ taste so darned good! Great secret recipe post!

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  35. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

    October 26, 2011 at 4:55 am

    What a lovely treat! I’d love to make this as it doesn’t look too difficult by reading the directions. It’s the best when I don’t feel guilty eating sweets especially when the recipe comes from good source. 😉

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  36. Purabi Naha says

    October 26, 2011 at 1:10 pm

    Your presentation is amazing! These look so delicious…my kids would love these when they come back from school! Happy Diwali, dear!

    Reply
  37. balvinder says

    October 27, 2011 at 6:34 am

    They are so pretty and you are creative. I want to pick one of them and eat.

    Reply
  38. muppy says

    October 27, 2011 at 7:44 pm

    this club sounds great! and these look gorgeous….

    Reply
  39. Sandra says

    October 27, 2011 at 11:12 pm

    Adorable and tasty, you did an excellent job.

    Reply
  40. Tiffany says

    October 28, 2011 at 10:03 am

    Too cute! And beautiful photos! 😀

    Reply
  41. Mi Vida en un Dulce says

    October 28, 2011 at 12:12 pm

    Nice job Manu, those little cakes look so delicate, ideal for a tea time with kindly friends…!!!

    Reply
  42. Beth Michelle says

    November 15, 2011 at 11:16 pm

    These look amazing! Such a great job!

    Reply
  43. Ronak Mehta says

    October 2, 2020 at 6:39 pm

    Thank you for sharing this delightfully easy, mouthwateringly delicious recipe. Have baked this cake several times since I first tried it a few weeks back and it’s been a huge success each time!

    Reply
  44. Ronak Mehta says

    October 20, 2020 at 8:25 pm

    The cake looks perfect and fabulous to bake for a special day. Yes, it’s definitely the best Cheese Cakes. Lovely!!

    Reply

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