PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

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After my husband told me his favorite cake was pineapple upside down cake, I started searching for a recipe. Found this one which looks just like the one my momma used to make.

Provided by Mary Sue Burch

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 c packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 stick butter
1 can(s) sliced pineapple (drain, reserve juice)
8 maraschino cherries
3 eggs, separated
1 tsp vanilla
1 c white sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 c flour
1/4 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. Melt butter in a 10 inch cast iron skillet. Remove from heat and mix in brown sugar. Place 8 slices pineapple on top of butter/brown sugar. Put maraschino cherries in center of pineapple slices.
  • 2. Beat the egg yolks until lightly fluffy. Add 1/2 cup reserved pineapple juice, white sugar and vanilla. Mix until sugar is dissolved.
  • 3. Sift flour, baking powder and salt. Add to egg yolk mixture. Mix well. Beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into the egg yolk mixture. Pour on top of the mixture in skillet.
  • 4. Bake at 350F for 35 minutes or more. Jiggle skillet to make sure center is totally done. Let cool for 15-20 minutes. Turn upside down on plate or platter.

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