Mango Gingerbread Upside Down Cakelets
Adding fruit takes this mix-based treat outside the box. Use fresh pineapple if you prefer … and a dollop of whipped cream won’t hurt.
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
Cooking spray
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
4 tablespoons salted or unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups diced mango, fresh or frozen
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
14.5-ounce box gingerbread cake mix
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 F.
2. Coat eight 6-ounce ramekins (or 8- or 9-inch square baking pan) with cooking spray.
3. In medium saucepan over low heat, stir brown sugar and butter together until butter is melted and mixture is combined and bubbling.
4. Stir in mango and vanilla.
5. Divide mixture among ramekins or spread over bottom of baking pan.
6. Make gingerbread according to package directions. Pour batter over mango mixture. If using ramekins, set on baking sheet.
7. Bake in lower third of oven until gingerbread is firm when pressed in center (25 to 30 minutes for cakelets, slightly longer for cake).
8. Let stand for 10 minutes, then run knife around outside and invert onto serving plates.
Susan Herr is a recipe developer, editor and food stylist who has worked for both national publications and commercial clients.
