MOM'S PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

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I loved this cake as a kid - super sweet and gooey - you might want to cut back the sugar!

Provided by Penny Burdge

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 14

TOPPING
3 Tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 c dark brown sugar
2 Tbsp pineapple juice
1 can(s) pineapple chunks (20 oz. can)
CAKE
1/2 c sugar
1/3 c crisco
1 large egg
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 c all purpose flour
1 1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c pineapple juice

Steps:

  • 1. Drain the pineapple and save the juice. Turn the oven on to 350 degrees F. Put the butter in a 9" x 9" pan and slip it in the oven until it melts. Add the brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of pineapple juice and the pineapple chunks. Stir it all up.
  • 2. Cream the Crisco with the sugar. Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat until fluffy.
  • 3. Whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add these dry ingredients alternately with the 1/2 c pineapple juice to the creamed mixture. Beat until smooth.
  • 4. Pour batter over the pineapple in the baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes. When the cake is done, immediately invert it onto a serving plate. This cake is best served warm.

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