Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Ingredients:


1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

1 pound sliced pineapple rings

2 cups cake flour, Sifted

2 teaspoons baking powder

2 cups granulated sugar

3/4 cup warm milk

1 tablespoon spiced rum

1 1/2 cup light brown sugar

1 dozen maraschino cherries, halved

5 eggs

1 tablespoon of lemon juice



Steps:

1. Preheat oven at 350°F

2. Brush a 8 X 12 rectangle pan or round equivalent with the melted butter making sure to get the entire surface.

3. Sprinkle the bottom of the pan with the brown sugar.

4. Line the bottom of the pan with pineapple slices in a uniformed manner as not to overlap, but cover the bottom.

5. Now place the cherry halves into the center of each pineapple ring. If you prefer, the cherries can be omitted all together.

6. Sift the flour and baking powder together several times, set aside.

7. Beat the eggs at medium speed until they appear thick and fluffy.

8. Gradually add the sugar, in several additions, into the eggs while the mixer is on a low speed. Then add in the lemon juice, and rum.

9. Fold in the flour and baking soda mixture while gradually adding the warm milk.

10. Once the cake batter is blended smooth, pour it over the fruit inside the pan.

11. Bake at 350°F for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center is removed clean.

12. Turn over onto a dish while still warm, and reserve for service.