Ingredients
1 can (8 ounces) sliced pineapple1/4 cup packed brown sugar3 tablespoons butter, melted, divided4 maraschino cherries4 pecan halves3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/3 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon ground allspice1 egg, lightly beaten1/4 cup 2% milk
Preparation
Drain pineapple, reserving 1 tablespoon juice. Set pineapple aside. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and 2 tablespoons butter; stir until sugar is dissolved.
Pour into an ungreased 6-in. round baking pan. Arrange pineapple slices in a single layer in pan; place cherries and pecans in center of pineapple slices.
In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and allspice. Beat in the egg, milk, reserved pineapple juice and remaining butter just until combined. Spoon over pineapple.
Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm.
