Heat Oven to 350°F degrees.
Drain pineapple (reserving 2 tablespoons syrup). In a 10" iron skillet, melt butter over low heat. Add brown sugar, stirring until melted. Remove from heat, arrange pineapple on sugar mixture in skillet.
In a medium bowl, mix flour with sugar.
Add shortening and milk. Mix at medium speed 2 minutes. Add egg, milk and pineapple syrup. Beat 2 minutes longer.
Pour cake batter over pineapples in skillet, spreading evenly.
Bake 40-45 minutes or until cake springs back when gently pressed.
Let stand on rack for 5 minutes only.
Using a knife, loosen cake from edge of skillet. Cover with a serving plate; invert, shake gently, then lift off skillet.
ENJOY!
Submitted by: Gina Steward
