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Preheat oven to 350*.
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Place 7 pineapple slices and about 18 cherries on paper towels and pat dry. Set aside.
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Place first 6 tbsp of butter into a 9-inch round cake pan and place in the oven until butter is melted.
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Remove pan with melted butter and evenly sprinkle with the brown sugar. Place 1 pinepple slice over the brown sugar in the center and the other 6 slices around it. Place cherries (best side down) in between each pineapple ring and spaces between.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, 2 tbsp buttermilk and extracts with a fork. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, mix togtether flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add the next 6 tbsp of butter and 6 tbsp of butter milk and beat for 1 minute.
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Gradually beat in the egg mixture, about 1/3 at a time, beating for 20 seconds in between each addittion.
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Once all is mixed well, spread evenly over the pineapples and cherries. Bake at 350 for about 35-40 minutes or until toothpick test shows doneness.
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Remove from oven and tilt the pan in all directions to loosen sides. Let cool for 3 minutes before inverting.
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Invert on to a large plate. Use oven mittes and lift off pan. If any fruit remained in the pan, remove it with a fork and replace it. Scrape any leftover butter/brown sugar mixture and pour over cake.
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Cool completely before serving.
