Ingredients

  • 2/3 c. butter
  • 2/3 c. brown sugar, packed
  • 1 (20 oz.) can Dole pineapple slices
  • 10 maraschino cherries
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 1 tsp. grated lemon peel
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 c. flour
  • 1 3/4 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. sour cream

Method

  • Melt 1/3 cup of butter in 10-inch cast-iron skillet.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Add brown sugar and stir until blended.
  • Drain pineapple well; reserve 2 tablespoons of syrup.
  • Arrange pineapple in butter-sugar mixture.
  • Place cherry in center of each pineapple.
  • Beat remaining 1/3 cup of butter with 1/2 cup of sugar until fluffy.
  • Beat in egg yolks, lemon peel, juice and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Blend into creamed mixture alternately with sour cream and 2 tablespoons of pineapple juice. Beat egg whites to soft peaks.
  • Gradually add 1/4 cup of sugar to make stiff meringue.
  • Fold into batter.
  • Pour over pineapple in skillet.
  • Bake in a 350° oven about 35 minutes until cake tests done.
  • Invert onto serving plate.
  • Serve warm or cold.