cast iron pineapple upside-down cake

How To Make cast iron pineapple upside-down cake

• Step 1
  Gather all ingredients. Place oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Step 2
  Drain pineapple, reserving 2 tablespoons.
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  Step 3
  Melt butter over medium heat in 10 inch cast iron or nonstick skillet.
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  Step 4
  Add light brown sugar and stir until sugar is melted and begins to lightly bubble; remove from heat.
• Step 5
  Place a pineapple slice on top of melted sugar in middle of pan, then place slices around it, overlapping slightly.
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  Step 6
  Place a pecan half in center of each ring, pressing lightly into melted sugar. Set aside.
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  Step 7
  Into mixing bowl, sift together flour, granulated sugar, baking soda and salt.
• Step 8
  Add shortening and milk; beat 2 minutes at high speed with electric mixer (until smooth.)
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  Step 9
  Add egg and reserved 2 tablespoons pineapple juice; beat at high speed for additional 2 minutes.
• Step 10
  Gently pour batter over pineapple slices in skillet and spread evenly.
• Step 11
  Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes, or until golden and cake springs back when gently touched in the center with finger.
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  Step 12
  Remove from oven and allow to cool on wire cooling rack for 5 minutes; run a knife or offset spatula around edge of cake to loosen from skillet.
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  Step 13
  Place serving platter over cake; hold skillet handle in one hand (with pot holder) and the platter in place with the other hand and turn upside down; shake the skillet gently, if necessary, to release cake onto platter. Lift skillet off and rearrange any pieces that may have been dislodged.
• Step 14
  Lightly cover and refrigerate leftovers. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.
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