Spiced Mango Upside-Down Cake
Recipe from Vegetarian Times

A glistening upside-down cake never fails to impress. Instead of the standard canned pineapple, this updated version features luscious mango. An old-fashioned cast-iron skillet is ideal for this cake, but you can also use a cake pan. Covered, the topping will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Look for crystallized ginger in the spice section of well-stocked supermarkets.


Spiced Mango Upside-Down Cake


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Ingredients
 
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Ginger-Yogurt Topping
  • 1  cup  low-fat or nonfat vanilla yogurtOn Sale
  • 3  tablespoons  minced crystallized gingerOn Sale
  •     Pieces of crystallized ginger for garnish, optionalOn Sale
Spiced Mango Upside-Down Cake
  • 1/3  cup  packed light brown sugarOn Sale
  • 1  28-ounce  can sliced mangoes in syrup, drainedOn Sale
  • 3/4  cup  whole wheat pastry flourOn Sale
  • 3/4  cup  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  baking powderOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  baking sodaOn Sale
  • 1/4  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  ground nutmegOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  ground gingerOn Sale
  • 2    large eggsOn Sale
  • 2/3  cup  granulated sugarOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  vegetable oilOn Sale
  • 2/3  cup  low-fat plain yogurtOn Sale
  • 1 1/2  teaspoons  vanilla extractOn Sale

Directions
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To make Ginger-Yogurt Topping: Line sieve or colander with cheesecloth, and set over bowl. Spoon yogurt into sieve, cover and let drain in refrigerator at least 30 minutes. Discard liquid. Put drained yogurt and minced ginger in bowl, and stir well. Set aside.
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To make Spiced Mango Upside-Down Cake: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Put oven rack on lowest position. Spray 10-inch cast-iron skillet or 9-inch cake pan with nonstick cooking spray.
3.
Sprinkle pan with brown sugar. Using back of spoon, press sugar evenly over bottom of pan. Arrange drained mango slices, round side down, on sugar.
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Put whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and ginger in mixing bowl, and whisk until blended. Put eggs and granulated sugar in separate bowl, and whisk until smooth. Add oil and yogurt, and whisk until smooth. Beat in vanilla. With rubber spatula, fold flour mixture in fourths into yogurt mixture. Pour batter over mango slices in pan; spread evenly.
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Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until top is golden and cake starts to pull away from sides. Immediately loosen edges with knife. Place serving platter over skillet, then invert skillet and platter; remove skillet. Replace any mango slices still in skillet. Cool at least 20 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature with Ginger-Yogurt Topping. Garnish with crystallized ginger, if desired.

Nutrition information
Calories 350, Total Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 280 mg, Carbohydrate 62 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, Sugars 33 g Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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