Saturday, April 13, 2013

Carbohydrates and Literature

While writing the story below, my sister was busy testing recipes for her summer cooking camp, and fixing (correcting) my grammar.  Today, I have eaten cookies, cupcakes, bread, and cake.  I feel like a complete gluten, with an ambition for dental decay.  But, the pineapple upside down cake was the best I have ever eaten, which is why I am posting the recipe, and heading back for another slice!


Okay, here it is


Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.  Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.  Arrange drained pineapple rings and maraschino cherries in the bottom of the prepared dish.  Sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups dark brown sugar over pineapple and cherries.  Pour 6 tablespoons melted butter over sugar and fruit.

Cream together 1 cup sugar and 3/4 cup softened butter.  Beat in 1 cup milk, 2 eggs, and 2 teaspoons vanilla, stirring after each addition.  Stir in 1 teaspoon baking powder and 2 cups flour.  Pour cake batter over sugared fruit.  Bake 40 - 50 minutes.  Cool and serve inverted.  Enjoy!

This recipe is from the early 1900s.  If you're feeling authentic, try cooking it in a cast iron skillet and serving it at a bridge party.

The chef




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