TOPPING
2 c Fresh blueberries
3/4 c Sugar
2 tb Flour
2 tb Lemon juice
-BATTER-
1/2 c Vegetable shortening
1 c Sugar
3 Eggs
Grated rind of one orange
1 1/2 c Coarsely chopped pecans
1 ts Salt
3/4 c Milk
2 c Flour
3 ts Baking powder
Combine all topping ingredients together. Spread mixture in the
bottom of a greased 10 x 10 x 2 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.
Yields
1 servings