Ingredients
Topping:
- 1/4 cup (½ stick) butter, melted
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple slices, drained
- Maraschino cherries
Cake:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Pour melted butter into the bottom of the pan and sprinkle evenly with brown sugar.
- Arrange pineapple slices over the brown sugar and place a cherry in the center of each slice.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with pineapple juice. Mix just until combined.
- Pour the batter evenly over the pineapple.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for 5–10 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a serving plate.
- Serve warm or at room temperature. 🍍🍒