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Lemon Ginger Almond Upside-Down Cake Recipe

Lemon Ginger Almond Upside-Down Cake Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 lemons
3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
2/3 cup light brown sugar , firmly packed
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup whole almond
1 1/2 inches gingerroot, peeled, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups reduced-fat buttermilk

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Finely grate lemons for zest, then set zest aside. Remove white pith from lemons, then thinly slice, discarding seeds.
Coat 9 x9 cake pan with cooking spray.
Pour in melted butter, then arrange lemon slices in concentric pattern over butter.
Sprinkle with brown sugar & slivered almonds.
In food processor, combine whole almonds, reserved lemon zest & ginger, then pulse until combined & slightly moist.
In large bowl combine butter & sugar, beating with mixer at medium speed until fluffy.
Add egg & extracts & beat until blended.
In another bowl sift or wisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda & salt.
Add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating at low speed after each addition.
Stir in almond mixture, then pour batter on top of lemons.
Bake 25-35 minutes until top is golden brown.
Remove from oven & cool 5 minutes on wire rack, before inverting onto serving plate.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	472.81 Kcal (1980 kJ)
Calories from fat	208.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	23.21g	36%
Cholesterol	55.72mg	19%
Sodium	219.11mg	9%
Potassium	346.7mg	7%
Total Carbs	60.05g	20%
Sugars	38.29g	153%
Dietary Fiber	2.96g	12%
Protein	8.99g	18%
Vitamin C	8.6mg	14%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	1.3mg	7%
Calcium	165mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	296.48 Kcal (1241 kJ)
Calories from fat	130.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.55g	36%
Cholesterol	34.94mg	19%
Sodium	137.39mg	9%
Potassium	217.4mg	7%
Total Carbs	37.65g	20%
Sugars	24.01g	153%
Dietary Fiber	1.86g	12%
Protein	5.64g	18%
Vitamin C	5.4mg	14%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	0.8mg	7%
Calcium	103.4mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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