Inverted Pineapple-Applesauce Cake

Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 8
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 189, Total Fat 3.5 grams, Sodium 298 milligrams, Carbohydrates 39 grams, Dietary Fiber 0.5 grams, Protein 1.5 grams, Sugar 26.5 grams

Total Time: 1 hr 10 min
Preparation: 15 min
Waiting Time: 15 min
Baking Time: 40 min

Base Layer:

1 tablespoon light whipped butter or light butter-flavored spread
1/4 cup brown sugar (loosely measured)

Batter:

1/2 of an 18.25-ounce box (approximately 1 1/2 cups) tender yellow cake mix
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup sparkling club soda
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
7 pineapple slices canned in juice, drained
7 maraschino cherries

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F and generously coat a round baking pan with nonstick butter-flavored cooking sprayget ready for a tropical treat that's guilt-free and irresistible!

Melt the butter in a small microwave-safe dish for about 15 seconds until liquid. Stir in the brown sugar until smooth and set asidethis gooey base will make your cake unforgettable.
In a mixing bowl, whisk the cake mix and baking powder together. Add the sparkling club soda and applesauce, blending with an electric mixer until silky smooth. Imagine the fizz creating the fluffiest texture ever!
Spread the brown sugar mixture evenly across the pan bottom. Pat the pineapple slices and cherries dry, then arrange the pineapple in a beautiful circle with a cherry nestled in each centeryour showstopper is taking shape.
Pour the batter gently over the fruit. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. The aroma will have everyone hovering!
Cool for 15-20 minutes until just warm. Invert onto a plate by placing it firmly on top and flippinglift off the pan to reveal the stunning pineapple crown. If it sticks, a quick warm-up in the oven loosens it right up.
Slice into 8 wedges and dive inthis easy, low-cal delight will have you flipping for more!