Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 2/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 9 pineapple slices
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 eggs (separated)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 9 maraschino cherries

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In an ungreased 9-inch square baking pan, combine the melted butter and brown sugar, spreading it into an even layer. Arrange the 9 pineapple slices in a single layer over the sugar mixture.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks on medium speed until thick and pale yellow, about 3 minutes. Gradually add the sugar, beating well until completely incorporated. Add the pineapple juice and vanilla extract, and blend to combine.
  • Reduce the mixer speed to low, add the flour mixture, and beat until just combined.
  • In a clean medium bowl with clean beaters, beat the egg whites on medium-low speed until frothy, then gradually increase to medium-high speed and beat until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture until no white streaks remain.
  • Spoon the batter into the pan, spreading it evenly over the pineapple slices. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 28 to 32 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then invert the pan onto a serving dish. Place a maraschino cherry in the center of each pineapple slice.