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This post is for my mother.

Yes, a recipe is involved too.  But I choose this recipe with my mother in mind.  To honor her in some way.

You see, my mom once told me that her mother used to make pineapple-upside down cake every year for her birthday and this was her favorite cake.  I never got to meet my grandmother on my mom’s side.  But I’m guessing she must have been a neat lady.  I’m guessing this because anyone who likes to bake and cook is “neat” in my book, and also because she raised the beautiful woman who is my mother.
My mom is seriously one of the most hard working and giving people I’ve ever met.  I’m serious.  She never stops.  She is constantly on the go taking care of everyone else, and giving so much of herself.  I appreciate her more than I could really ever verbally express.
So mom, this is for you.  I wish I could be with you today, and if I were I would make you this cake.
Happy Mother’s Day mom and to all the other mother’s out there who give so much of themselves to take care of their families and friends.
Pineapple Upside-Down Cake 
grain free, dairy free, paleo friendly 
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • 1/3 cup coconut sugar
  • pineapple rings
  • 1/3 cup shredded coconut
  • maraschino cherries
  1. Grease the bottom of an 8inch round pan with coconut oil. 
  2. Sprinkle the coconut sugar over the oil. 
  3. Lay the pineapple rings in an even layer over the sugar. 
  4. Place maraschino cherries in the center of each pineapple ring. 
  5. Sprinkle shredded coconut over the pineapple slices. Set aside while preparing batter. 
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/3 cup coconut flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/3 cup almond milk (or coconut, soy, or regular milk)
  • 1/3 cup apple sauce
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl
  3. Use a hand mixer or a whisk and mix all ingredients until well combined
  4. Pour over the pineapple in the cake pan
  5. Bake for 40-50 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean from the center
  6. Allow to cool for 20 minutes before flipping out onto a serving platter.

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