Pineapple Upside Down Gingerbread

Happy Sunday Lovelies

Photo 1942

Another inspiring morning at church. We are continuing our lesson on the Sermon of the Mount. Our pastor does like to take his time in teaching the Scriptures. I dont mind too much has it does sink into the old noggin a bit more

On our walk home you can feel the change in the season. Already there are signs of the coming winter with a beautiful splash of festive colour to remind us that Christmas is coming

Photo: 1940

I do love a relaxing Sunday afternoon at home. A cosy fireside chat.. listening to our favourite radio shows and doing a bit of what we like. And of course..  

Orson Welles and Jack Benny in "June Moon"

Campbell Playhouse 1940

And of course.. a tasty dinner..  followed by a delicious dessert..

I do love my Sundays...

Pineapple Upside Down Gingerbread

An easy and very moist Pineapple Upside Down Cake using a Gingerbread Sponge. This recipe from Better Homes and Gardens Magazine, November 1940 turned out really nice... and went down a treat.

I made no changes... but I couldnt quite get the pineapple pattern the same as the picture..

2 tablespoons butter 

1/2 cup sugar
6 slices canned pineapple
1/4 cup shortening

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 beaten egg

1/2 cup light molasses

1 3/4 cups cake flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon soda

1 teaspoon ginger

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 cup sour milk or buttermilk

• Melt butter in 8-inch square pan
• Add brown sugar and return to oven until melted.
• Arrange pineapple. 
• Thoroly cream shortening and granulated sugar
• Add egg and molasses; mix well. 
• Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with sour milk. 
• Pour over pineapple slices. 
• Bake in moderate oven (350°) 50 minutes. 
• Serves 9

Better Homes and Gardens Magazine
November 1940