Preparation Steps

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
• In a small saucepan, melt 0.25 cup butter over medium heat, and add the brown sugar. Stir until dissolved. Pour the mixture evenly into a 9-inch round cake pan.
• Arrange pineapple slices over the brown sugar mixture in the pan, and place a maraschino cherry in the center of each slice.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
• In another bowl, combine the melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, and eggs. Beat until smooth.
• Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
• Pour the batter over the pineapple slices in the cake pan, spreading it evenly.
• Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then invert it onto a serving plate.