Date-Pecan Upside-Down Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Heat butter in a 10-inch ovenproof skillet or greased 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan in oven until melted.
3. 3
   Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar. Arrange dates on top so that each serving will include one. Sprinkle with pecans.
4. 4
   Beat remaining ingredients except whipped cream on low speed 30 seconds.
5. 5
   Beat on high speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
6. 6
   Pour evenly over dates and pecans.
7. 7
   Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until wooden pick comes out clean.
8. 8
   Loosen edges of cake with knife. Invert on heatproof platter.
9. 9
   Leave skillet over cake a few minutes. Serve warm with whipped cream.