Step 1

To begin, preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

In a 10-inch cast iron skillet, melt the butter over very low heat.

Step 3

Meanwhile stir the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Set aside.

Step 4

To the melted butter, add the brown sugar. Stir together and let the brown sugar dissolve.

Step 5

Remove from heat.

Step 6

In a mixing bowl, beat together the shortening and sugar until creamy.

Step 7

Add in the eggs and mix well.

Step 8

Mix in half of your dry ingredients. Then add in the milk and finally the remaining dry ingredients.

Step 9

Stir in the vanilla. Beat for just a minute until smooth.

Step 10

Press any excess liquid from the pineapple and then spread the pineapple over the bottom of the skillet.

Step 11

Gently pour the batter over the top and smooth the top.

Step 12

Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until it tests done with a toothpick.

Step 13

Allow it to cool a couple minutes in the skillet, then turn it out onto a platter.

Step 14

Cool completely and enjoy!