Pineapple Squares

by Diana

Filling:

1 can crushed pineapple

1/3 c sugar

2 tbsp cornstarch

1 tsp vanilla

Mix these together until thickened and add 1 tsp butter.

Cake:

1 c butter

1 c brown sugar

1 egg, beaten

½ tsp vanilla

2 c flour

1 tsp baking powder

Pinch of salt

Cream the butter and sugar together. Mix in the egg and the vanilla. Sift together the dry ingredients and add to the egg mixture, blending well. Pour half of the batter into a greased 8x8 pan and smooth out. Pour on the filling and then cover with the rest of the cake batter and smooth out. Bake at 375 deg F for 45 minutes.