2-Way Perfect Pineapple Upside-Down Cake
"The perfect combination of acidic pineapple and sweet brown sugar topping atop a moist, buttery cake is hard to improve upon. Here are two variations on the favorite, both delicious. For those who like nuts in their desserts, a version with chopped pecans and golden raisins. For those not in a nutty mood, a traditional version, minus the glowing cherries...."
INGREDIENTS
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For Topping:
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5 tablespoons butter, melted
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1/3 cup dark brown sugar
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1 can (20 ounces) sliced pineapple, drained and patted dry, or sliced fresh pineapple
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Additional Topping for Traditional Version:
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10 pecan halves, for decoration
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Additional Topping for Nutty Version:
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1/3 cup chopped pecans, plus a pecan half for center, if desired
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1/3 cup golden raisins
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For Cake:
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1 cup flour
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1 egg
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2/3 cup sugar
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1/3 cup vegetable oil
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1/3 cup sour cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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