BLUEBERRY
UPSIDE DOWN CAKE
TOPPING:
2 C. FRESH BLUEBERRIES 2 TBSP. FLOUR
3/4 CUPS SUGAR 2 TBSP. LEMON JUICE
BATTER:
1/2 CUP VEGETABLE SHORTENING 1 TSP. SALT
1 CUP SUGAR
3/4 CUP MILK
1-1/2 CUP COARSLEY CHOPPED PECANS 3 EGGS
GRATED RIND OF 1 ORANGE
2 CUPS FLOUR
3 TSP. BAKING POWDER
Combine all topping ingredients
together. Spread mixture in the
bottom of a greased 10x10x2 inch baking
pan. Thoroughly cream
shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each
addition.
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Alternately
add dry ingredients and milk, beginning
and ending with the dry
ingredients.
Fold in nuts and orange rind.
Pour batter over
topping.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
Loosen edges
and invert on a platter while still
hot. Sprinkle with powdered sugar,
if desired. Serve warm.