Spiced Mango Upside-Down Cake

Directions

1. 1
   To make Ginger-Yogurt Topping: Line sieve or colander with cheesecloth, and set over bowl.
2. 2
   Spoon yogurt into sieve, cover and let drain in refrigerator at least 30 minutes.
3. 3
   Discard liquid.
4. 4
   Put drained yogurt and minced ginger in bowl, and stir well.
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   Set aside.
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   To make Spiced Mango Upside-Down Cake: Preheat oven to 375F.
7. 7
   Put oven rack on lowest position.
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   Spray 10-inch cast-iron skillet or 9-inch cake pan with nonstick cooking spray.
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   Sprinkle pan with brown sugar.
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    Using back of spoon, press sugar evenly over bottom of pan.
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    Arrange drained mango slices, round side down, on sugar.
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    Put whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and ginger in mixing bowl, and whisk until blended.
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    Put eggs and granulated sugar in separate bowl, and whisk until smooth.
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    Add oil and yogurt, and whisk until smooth.
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    Beat in vanilla.
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    With rubber spatula, fold flour mixture in fourths into yogurt mixture.
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    Pour batter over mango slices in pan; spread evenly.
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    Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until top is golden and cake starts to pull away from sides.
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    Immediately loosen edges with knife.
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    Place serving platter over skillet, then invert skillet and platter; remove skillet.
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    Replace any mango slices still in skillet.
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    Cool at least 20 minutes before serving.
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    Serve warm or at room temperature with Ginger-Yogurt Topping.
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    Garnish with crystallized ginger, if desired.