Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Sprinkle brown sugar in bottom of well-greased pan (9 x 9 x 2-inch).
3. 3
   Dot with butter.
4. 4
   Melt mixture over low heat.
5. 5
   Drain pineapple.
6. 6
   Place slices in pan with cherry in center of each.
7. 7
   Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
8. 8
   Cream the shortening; add sugar gradually and beat until fluffy.
9. 9
   Add egg and vanilla; beat well.
10. 10
    Add flour mixture, a little at a time, alternately with milk.
11. 11
    Pour batter over fruit. Bake 1 hour or until light brown.
12. 12
    Turn upside down on serving plate at once.
13. 13
    Serve with whipped cream, if desired.
14. 14
    Makes 9 servings.