Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Drain pineapple, reserving the liquid. Melt the butter in a deep 9-inch oven-proof skillet.
3. 3
   Stir in the brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of the reserved pineapple rings in the pan, filling all centers with cherry halves.
4. 4
   Set aside.
5. 5
   Beat shortening, sugar and egg together until well-blended, about 3 to 4 minutes.
6. 6
   Combine the flour, baking powder and salt.
7. 7
   Measure the remaining pineapple juice and add water if necessary to make 2/3 cup.
8. 8
   Add the dry mixture and pineapple juice with vanilla to the shortening mixture alternately and beat.
9. 9
   Pour over pineapple rings and place in oven.
10. 10
    Bake for 45 minutes or until done in middle.
11. 11
    Cool 5 minutes and invert cake onto plate.
12. 12
    Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.