Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Directions

1. 1
   In a 12-inch skillet, combine brown sugar and margarine.
2. 2
   Cook and stir over low heat until mixture bubbles. Remove from heat; arrange pineapple slices and cherries in skillet in sugar mixture. In mixer bowl, cream together sugar and shortening until light and fluffy.
3. 3
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. 4
   Add vanilla.
5. 5
   Sift flour, baking powder and salt together.
6. 6
   Add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating after each addition.
7. 7
   Pour batter over fruit in skillet.
8. 8
   Bake in oven for 40 to 45 minutes.
9. 9
   Invert warm cake on serving platter.