Ingredients
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½ cup butter
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1 cup packed light brown sugar
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1 (20 ounce) can sliced pineapple
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10 maraschino cherries, halved
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1 cup sifted cake flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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¼ teaspoon salt
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4 large eggs
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1 cup white sugar
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1 tablespoon butter, melted
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1 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
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Melt 1/2 cup butter over very low heat in a 10-inch heavy skillet with a heat-resistant handle or a cast iron pan. Remove from heat; sprinkle brown sugar evenly into the skillet. Arrange pineapple slices to cover the bottom of the skillet. Distribute cherries around pineapples; set aside.
![High angle shot of a cast iron pan with brown sugar and pineapple rings cooking]()
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Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
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Separate eggs; place whites in a large mixing bowl and yolks in a smaller bowl.
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Beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Add white sugar gradually, beating well after each addition. Beat until medium-stiff peaks form.
![Overhead shot of a mixing bowl filled with whipped egg whites]()
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Beat egg yolks at high speed until very thick and yellow. Using a wire whisk or rubber scraper, gently fold egg yolks and flour mixture into whites with an over-and-under motion until blended.
![Overhead shot of egg getting folded into flour mixture with a spatula for cake batter]()
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Fold 1 tablespoon melted butter and almond extract into batter, then spread batter evenly over pineapple in the skillet.
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Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Loosen cake edges with a table knife. Cool cake for 5 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate.
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Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 321 | Calories |
| 10g | Fat |
| 55g | Carbs |
| 3g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 321 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 10g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium 183mg | 8% |
| Total Carbohydrate 55g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
| Total Sugars 43g | |
| Protein 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin C 5mg | 5% |
| Calcium 52mg | 4% |
| Iron 2mg | 8% |
| Potassium 69mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
