Pineapple Cake

Description
Pineapple Cake

Ingredients

 * 8	oz	Canned pineapple slices
 * 2	tbl	Butter or margarine
 * 1/2	cup	Packed brown sugar
 * 4	x	Maraschino cherries, halved
 * 1 1/2	cup	All-purpose flour
 * 2 1/2	tsp	Baking powder
 * 1/4	tsp	Salt
 * 1/3	cup	Shortening
 * 3/4	cup	Granulated sugar
 * 1	x	Egg
 * 1 1/2	tsp	Vanilla

Directions

 * 1) Stir in brown sugar and 1 Tbsp. reserved pineapple liquid.
 * 2) Add water to remaining liquid to make 2/3 cup.
 * 3) Arrange pineapple and cherries in pan.
 * 4) Combine flour, baking powder and salt.
 * 5) Beat shortening about 30 seconds.
 * 6) Add granulated sugar; beat until well combined.
 * 7) Add the egg and vanilla; beat 1 minute.
 * 8) Add dry ingredients and the 2/3 cup liquid alternately to beaten mixture, beating after each addition.
 * 9) Spread in pan.
 * 10) Bake in a 350-degree oven for about 40 minutes