grandma mann's pineapple upsidedown cake

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283 Pinches
Mason, OH
Updated on Jan 8, 2011

This was my husband's Mom's favorite Pineapple Upsidedown Cake. I've been making it for years although I've tweaked it a little. She baked hers in an iron skillet. I bake mine in 9 inch round cake pans. Still really good! Enjoy!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 - egg
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 tablespoon melted crisco (i use oil)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 8 slices pineapple, drained
  • 1 small jar of maraschino cherries

How To Make grandma mann's pineapple upsidedown cake

  • Step 1
    Melt the butter in a pan. Add the brown sugar and stir until melted. Pour into iron skillet or baking pan.
  • Step 2
    Beat egg until light. Add sugar and beat well. Mix the flour and baking powder. Alternately, add flour mixture and milk to the egg/sugar mixture. Beat well and add shortening and vanilla.
  • Step 3
    Arrange the pineapple slices over the brown sugar/butter mixture in the pan. Place a cherry in the middle of each slice. Pour batter evenly over the pineapple. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Immediately turn the cake onto a plate. Spoon any "sauce" that remains in the pan over the cake. Enjoy!

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