PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

Topping

1/2 cup butter, melted 1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup pecans, chopped 8 pineapple slices

1/2 cup maraschino cherries, halved

Cake

3 eggs

1/3 cup applesauce

2 teaspoons pineapple flavoring

1 cup, plus 2 tablespoons water

18.25 oz. pineapple or yellow cake mix

Yield: 12 servings

Temperature: 350°F/177°C

Bake Time: 50-60 minutes

Layer topping ingredients in a 10-inch greased and floured tube pan in the order listed. Arrange maraschino cherry halves, cut side up, in the center of and between pineapple slices.

For cake, attach Beaters and mix all cake ingredients together on Speed 5 for 3-4 minutes. Pour the batter into pan over toppings. Bake as directed. Allow to cool 5 minutes, then invert onto a heat-resistant plate with a rim.

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