Mincemeat Upside Down Cake Recipe

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Pour melted butter into 13 x9 baking dish, tilting to cover bottom completely.
3. Scatter 1/4 cup brown sugar & the 1 cup chopped walnuts over butter.
4. Spread mincemeat over nuts, & set pan aside.
5. Sift remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar into large bowl, then whisk in flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt & spices, blending thoroughly.
6. In large mixer bowl, beat shortening & sugar together until light & creamed.
7. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then add vanilla.
8. Set mixer on low speed & mix in dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk.
9. Pour over mincemeat.
10. Bake 40 minutes, or until done.
11. Remove from oven & immediately loosen sides of cake.
12. Invert onto large platter, but leave pan in place for 5 minutes before CAREFULLY lifting off.
13. May be served warm or cooled, with sweetened whipped cream or with ice cream.