Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Directions

1. 1
   In at least an 11-inch iron skillet, melt butter and brown sugar.
2. 2
   Cook and stir over medium heat until the mixture bubbles. Remove the skillet from burner.
3. 3
   Smooth out the brown sugar mixture.
4. 4
   Arrange the pineapple rings over the brown sugar mixture in the skillet.
5. 5
   Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each ring.
6. 6
   Carefully and evenly spread the crushed pineapple over the pineapple rings.
7. 7
   Mix boxed cake mix according to the box directions using real butter.
8. 8
   Pour the batter over the pineapple and bake in a pre-heated 350 oven for about 1 hour.
9. 9
   Check for doneness in the center of the cake using a toothpick.
10. 10
    Cool the cake in the skillet 20 minutes before inverting it onto a large plate.
11. 11
    Serve topped with whipped cream.