Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 305 degresses.
2. 2
   Drain pineapple and reserve 2 tablespoons of juice; set aside.
3. 3
   Melt 2 tablespoons of margarine and pour into the bottom of a 9-inch round cake pan.
4. 4
   Top margarine with brown sugar and, using a fork, swirl together to make an even layer.
5. 5
   Place 1 pineapple ring in the center of the pan and arrange 6 more rings around it.
6. 6
   Place cherry halves, cut side up, in the center of each ring and in the spaces between rings; set aside.
7. 7
   In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and baking soda, set aside.
8. 8
   In a small bow.
9. 9
   combine milk, 2 tablespoons of margarine and granulated sugar.
10. 10
    Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
11. 11
    Add flour mixture and milk mixture in small batches, alternating each and beginning and ending with flour mixture; mix until blended.
12. 12
    pour batter over pineapple in pan.
13. 13
    Bake until wooden toothpick near center of cake comes out clean.
14. 14
    about 30-35 minutes.
15. 15
    Cool 2 minutes in pan, invert pan onto a serving plate and serve warm or at room temperature.