1 (8 1/2 oz.) can sliced pineapple
3 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. brown sugar
4 maraschino cherries, halved
1 1/3 c. shortening
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt

Drain pineapple reserving syrup. Halve pineapple slices. Melt butter in 8 x 8 x 2 inch pan. Add brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of the reserved pineapple syrup. Add water to remaining syrup to make 1/2 cup. Arrange pineapple in bottom of pan. Place cherry half in center of each slice.

Cream together shortening and sugar until light. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until fluffy. Stir together dry ingredients; add alternately with the 1/2 cup reserved syrup, beating after each addition. Spread over pineapple. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes. Cool 5 minutes; invert on plate. Serve warm.