Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. margarine
  • 1 can pineapple chunks
  • 2/3 c. brown sugar
  • 1/3 c. shortening
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 1/4 c. flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Method

  • Melt margarine in an 8-inch round cake pan. Drain pineapple, reserving 1/2 cup syrup. Arrange pineapple in bottom of cake pan with melted margarine. Cover with brown sugar.
  • In a bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Add egg and vanilla. Beat until fluffy.
  • Sift dry ingredients.
  • Add to creamed mixture alternately with pineapple syrup.
  • Spread over pineapple. Bake at 350° for 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Invert on plate. Serve warm.