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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a round cake pan with nonstick spray (butter flavored, if available) and set it aside.
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To make the glaze: Put butter in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave for about 15 seconds, just until melted.
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Add brown sugar and mix well.
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Set aside.
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To make the cake: Combine cake mix with baking powder in a large bowl.
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Mix well with a hand mixer.
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Add club soda and applesauce, and stir until smooth.
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Set aside.
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Spread glaze evenly along the bottom of the cake pan.
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Blot pineapple rings and cherries with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
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Lay the pineapple rings in an even layer in the cake pan, and place one cherry in the center of each pineapple ring.
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Evenly pour the batter into the cake pan over the fruit layer.
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Bake in the oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.
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Allow the cake to cool for 15 to 20 minutes, until just slightly warm.
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Firmly and securely place a large plate over the pan, and carefully flip so the plate is on the bottom.
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Gently lift the pan to release the cake.
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If you have trouble releasing it, pop it in the oven for a few minutes.
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Cut into 8 slices and dig in!
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PER SERVING (1 slice, 1/8th of cake): 189 calories, 3.5g fat, 298mg sodium, 39g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 26.5g sugars, 1.5g protein
