Ingredients
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
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1 can 20 oz pineapple slices, drained
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6 to 8 maraschino cherries, halved (optional)
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup pineapple juice or milk
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease the sides of a 9-inch round cake pan.
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Pour melted butter into the pan and sprinkle evenly with brown sugar.
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Arrange pineapple slices and cherries over the sugar layer.
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Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
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Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add eggs and vanilla.
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Mix in dry ingredients alternately with pineapple juice or milk.
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Spread batter gently over the pineapple layer.
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Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until golden and set.
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Cool for 10 minutes, flip onto a plate, and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: baking
- Cuisine: American