"This was fabulous! I made it for my husband's birthday last week. He loves both chocolate and cherries, and this seemed like a great combination and not very difficult. I made and cooled the simple syrup ahead of time, as well as the cherry sauce reduction (I used almost a cup of cherries instead of 1/2 a cup), since they were the most time con""

"This was absolutely delicious, and so healthful as a bonus! I used 2 cups of yogurt instead of 3 and might still use a little less next time. It made enough for about 4 drinks. The ginger is essential but not overpowering at all. Great for an upset stomach and even cleared my sinuses! Pineapple is a miracle fruit!"

"I have yet to make both of them, but you can find the Brass Sisters' recipe on Google very easily. Just use brass sisters pineapple upside down cake as a search term. The first link has a printer-friendly version.

I am using fresh pineapple in both when I make them - will check back in and let you know which is best!

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"I am looking forward to making this tonight, but I'm confused about all the references to cumin. I don't see any cumin in the recipe. Did all the people who made it and loved it use the cumin or not and, if so, how much?