"Shortcake isn't just for strawberries. Roasted pineapple and macadamia nuts give this version a Hawaiian twist and perfume the kitchen with a tropical fragrance. Leftover shortcakes freeze well and the pineapple is also great on its own...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup Vanilla Cream, (recipe follows) or “lite” frozen whipped topping, thawed
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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
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1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/3 cup chilled butter, cut into small pieces
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1/2 cup buttermilk, or equivalent buttermilk powder
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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1/2 cup unsalted chopped macadamia nuts, or unsweetened flaked coconut
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1 medium pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into bite-size triangles
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2 tablespoons pineapple juice
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1 tablespoon honey
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
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Confectioners' sugar, for dusting