Brush four 4-ounce ramekins with butter. Sprinkle brown sugar in the bottom of each and line with sliced pineapple. Whisk 1 egg, 1/4 cup buttermilk, 3 tablespoons melted butter and a dash of vanilla in a bowl, then stir in 1/2 cup flour, 6 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/8 teaspoon baking soda and a pinch of salt. Divide among the ramekins. Bake at 350 degrees F, 20 minutes. Let cool, then unmold and top with confectioners' sugar.

Per Serving: Calories: 287; Total Fat: 13 grams; Saturated Fat: 8 grams; Protein: 4 grams; Total carbohydrates: 40 grams; Sugar: 26 grams; Fiber: 0.5 grams; Cholesterol: 84 milligrams; Sodium: 197 milligrams

Photograph by Antonis Achilleos