Preheat the oven to 350℉. Prepare a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper or butter.

**Cake Batter**

In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 1 minute).

Add in the 2 eggs and combine.

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.

In another bowl, combine the pineapple juice and vanilla extract.

You will alternate between the flour mixture and the pineapple juice mixture. Add in 1/3 of the flour mix, then 1/2 of the juice mix, then 1/3 flour mix, then 1/2 juice mix, and finally the last of the flour and mix until combined.

**Brown Sugar Topping**

Melt the 3 tbsp butter and pour on to the bottom of the 9-inch pan.

Sprinkle the 1/2 cup of brown sugar over the butter on the bottom.

Place the slices of pineapple on the bottom (leaving room for the cherries in between.

Place the cherries in between the pineapple slices and in the centers.

**Assembly**

Pour prepared batter over the brown sugar and pineapple topping.

Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and an inserted tooth pick comes out clean.

Let cool for 5 minutes before flipping over and enjoying!