Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Directions

1. Set oven for moderate 350f.
2. Sprinkle brown sugar in bottom of well-greased pan, 9 by 9 by 2 inches.
3. Dot with butter.
4. Melt mixture over very low heat.
5. Drain pineapple; place slices in pan with cherry in center of each.
6. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
7. Cream shortening.
8. Add sugar gradually and beat until fluffy.
9. Add egg and vanilla: beat well.
10. Add flour mixture, a little at a time, alternately with milk.
11. Pour batter over fruit.
12. Bake 1 hour or until light brown.
13. Turn upside down on serving plate at once.
14. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.