12 year "Anniversary"

Chelz

Oh I'm just AW.  DH and I met 12 years ago today in the parking lot of a Taco Bell.  So, actually, this is the first time we met face-to-face.  We met online!  Pretty awesome and crazy.  I really lucked out.  As much as I complain, he really is an awesome Daddy and a wonderful husband.

I'm going to try to bake a pineapple cake I've never tried before.  Supposedly one can of pineapple added to one box of yellow cake mix.  That's it.  No oil, eggs; basically don't follow the instructions. I think it was on a WW blog I read.

If that turns out good I want to mix a can of blueberries for a pie with a box of white cake mix.  Assumably it would turn out the same.

Anyone try this?

ntyravgmom

Well happy "Anniversary"! The pineapple cake is good. I've had it but didn't make it. I don't think the blueberry pie filling would work as good because the liquid in it is thicker and it's the moisture of the pineapple that helps the cake mix have the right consistency. I would think it would be richer and you may have to add a little bit of water with the blueberry. It can't hurt to try, though. I love experimenting with cooking. :-)

pahokie

I was just reading someting online yesterday about a cake recipe that is a cup of flour, cup of sugar, and cup of fruit cocktail (from Steel Magnolias).  Apparently it works but is very sweet - I would expect the same from the pineapple and cake mix. I agree with pp that the pie filling might not work well due to consistency, but it can't hurt to try.

Chelz

The pineapple cake turned out great and I made the icing, too. (Pina Colada)

Plus I made coconut crusted chicken and potatoes au gratin. 

I linked the recipes if you're interested.  The first two are lo cal; potatoes not at all!