Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over bottom of two 8-inch round cake pans and pour butter evenly over sugar.

Step 3

In each pan, arrange pineapple slices in a single layer over sugar and place a cherry in center of each slice.

Step 4

In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, oil, and eggs; beat until well combined.

Step 5

Evenly divide batter between the two pans and bake 30 to 33 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center of each comes out clean. Let cakes stand 5 minutes.

Step 6

Loosen gently with a knife and invert onto 2 platters. Serve warm, or allow to cool completely before serving.