Ingredients for 9 servings:
1. 1/3 cup butter, melted
2. 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
3. 1 (20 ounce) can sliced pineapple, drained (9 slices needed)
4. 9 candied cherries (or maraschino cherries, drained)
5. 1/3 cup walnut halves (or pecans)
6. 1 egg
7. 2/3 cup sugar
8. 1/3 cup canola oil
9. 2/3 cup milk
10. 1 teaspoon vanilla
11. 1/2 teaspoon lemon flavoring
12. 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
13. 2 teaspoons baking powder
14. 1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions:
1. Melt butter in a 9 inch square pan or heavy 10 inch skillet.
2. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over butter.
3. Arrange pineapple slices, cherries, and nuts in an attractive pattern on the brown sugar layer. Set aside.
4. Measure liquid ingredients into a bowl and beat for 1 minute.
5. Add dry ingredients, beat until blended smooth.
6. Pour batter gently over fruit, so as not to disturb your attractive pattern.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes.
8. Immediately turn upside down on serving plate. Leave pan over cake for a few minutes before lifting it off.