Honey Spice Upside Down Cake

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Cake baked in a skillet! wonderful!

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Steps

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Melt butter or margarine in a 10-inch cast iron skillet.

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Add brown sugar , stirring until mixture is bubbly.

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Remove from heat.

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Arrange pear halves and lemon slices over the bottom of the skillet in butter sugar mixture.

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Sift flour , soda , spices , and salt onto wax paper.

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Beat shortening and sugar together until light and fluffy.

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Beat in the honey , egg and lemon rind.

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Stir in dry ingredients , half at a time , blending well after each addition.

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Stir in hot water.

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Carefully spoon batter over fruit in the skillet , spreading as evenly as possible.

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Bake at 375 f for 40 minutes or until center springs back when lightly touched with finger.

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Loosen cake around the edges of the skillet with a knife blade.

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Cover skillet with a serving plate.

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Invert and let stand 5 minutes.

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Lift off the skillet.

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Serve warm with a favourite topping.

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Whipped sweetened cream cheese or whipped cream or vanilla yogurt or ice cream are all good choices.

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Makes 6 to 8 servings depending on how you .

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Ingredients

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butter, light brown sugar, lemon, canned pears, all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, salt, shortening, sugar, honey, fresh lemon rind, egg, hot water