Miz Helen's Kitchen
Ingredients
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, room temperature
7 pineapple slices
7 maraschino cherries
2 Tablespoon pineapple juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
dash of salt
Cake Batter
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter, unsalted
2 eggs
1-1/2 cup all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions
In the iron skillet over medium high heat, combine the butter, brown sugar, pineapple juice, lemon juice, and salt.
Cook for 2 minutes until the mix is starting to boil.
Remove from heat.
Place the pineapple slices in the bottom of the skillet, placing a cherry in the center of the pineapple.
Cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time beating slightly in between the addition.
In a mixing bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Slowly add the flour mixture to the butter, sugar and eggs mixture. Alternate the addition of the flour with the milk and vanilla. Beat this mixture until completely combined.
Very carefully spoon the cake batter on top of the fruit.
Bake in a 350 degree for 30 minutes or until golden brown and done in the center.
Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes.
Run a sharp knife along the edge of the skillet making sure the cake will release.
Place a plate over the skillet and invert the cake on to the plate.
Let the cake cool for 15 minutes before serving.
Enjoy!