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Blueberry-Mango Upside-Down Cake

2 egg whites
1-1/3 cups whole wheat pastry flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon water
2 cups peeled, pitted, and sliced fresh mangoes* or peaches
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup fat-free milk
Vanilla frozen yogurt (optional)

Directions

1. Place egg whites in a medium bowl. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, orange peel, and ginger; set aside.

2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x1 1/2-inch round baking pan. In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, the 2 tablespoons melted butter, and the water. Spread in prepared pan. Arrange mango or peach slices over brown sugar mixture. Sprinkle with blueberries.

3. Beat egg whites with an electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form (tips curl). Gradually add 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar, beating until stiff peaks form (tips stand straight). Set aside.

4. In a large bowl, beat the 1/4 cup butter with an electric mixer on medium speed for 30 seconds. Beat in the remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar and the vanilla. Alternately add the flour mixture and milk, beating on low speed just until combined. Fold egg white mixture into batter; spoon over fruit in baking pan, spreading evenly.

5. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool cake in pan on a wire rack for 5 minutes.

6. Loosen side by running a knife around cake; invert onto serving plate. Cut into wedges. Serve warm. If desired, serve with frozen yogurt. Makes 12 slices.

*Note: If you can't find good mangoes, substitute 2 cups refrigerated sliced mangoes. Rinse slices with cold water; drain and lightly pat dry with paper towels before using.

Nutritional Facts

Blueberry-Mango Upside-Down Cake

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:

* Servings: 12 slices
* Calories 162
* Total Fat (g) 6
* Saturated Fat (g) 4
* Monounsaturated Fat (g) 2
* Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 0
* Cholesterol (mg) 17
* Sodium (mg) 147
* Carbohydrate (g) 25
* Total Sugar (g) 17
* Fiber (g) 2
* Protein (g) 3
Diabetic Exchanges
* Starch (d.e.) .5
* Other Carbohydrates (d.e.) 1
* Fat (d.e.) 1

Serving Size

1

From Comment
Diabetic Connect Member wendy36
wendy36
February 26, 2009 6:19 PM

i cannot wait to try this!(this is a premature comment but what the hell)

Diabetic Connect Member Avera
Avera
February 26, 2009 6:18 AM

I hate to mess up an already perfect recipe, but, I am going for a much lower carb version. I will use almond flour and subsitute both sugars for one called "Whey Low" made in granulated and brown sugar with no carbs. This is going to be yummy!

Diabetic Connect Member rbergman
rbergman
February 26, 2009 5:28 AM

I have a whole slew of low carb desserts, some don't appeal to me because of the ingredients lol but I'll have to start posting more here.

Diabetic Connect Member Meridian
Meridian
February 25, 2009 3:31 PM

This is a must try. So many cakes...so little time. lol