Best Birthday Gift Ever

My sister-in-law, Missy makes hands-down, the most ridiculously delicious pineapple upside down cake, ever.  It's a family recipe that she carefully guards and thus can never be revealed in any sort of publication.  It's also only to be made and enjoyed on special occasions.  Whenever Missy throws a party it's likely, but not guaranteed that, she'll make her glorious pineapple upside down cake.  I'm such a fan of it that I've taken to making threats of not attending said parties unless a promise is made that the cake will be present.  You may think that's a tad over the top but you haven't had this cake.

I'm not sure how Missy does it but she managers to get the actual cake part to a perfect density: not too dense like a pound cake, and not too light like a cupcake.  And the pineapple topping, whose richness is unapologetic, could kill someone.  Not a bad way to go in my opinion.

A few weeks ago, on my birthday, my brother walked into to work and presented me with not a piece but, an entire pineapple upside down cake made especially for me!  I was thrilled to say the least.  Jared and I enjoyed a piece daily, mostly for dessert but sometimes for breakfast.  And I won't deny having more than one piece per day.  It was my birthday week, I didn't limit myself.

What a wonderful way for my super awesome sister-in-law to wish me a happy birthday, right?!?!?  The recipe won't be posted because it's Missy's family secret.  I totally respect that and so should you.  I did however, feel it necessary to post a picture of the lovely cake for anyone and everyone to enjoy/drool over.

Thanks Missy!!!!!