Peach Upside-Down Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Melt butter in a 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan in a 350° oven.
2. 2
   Remove from oven and sprinkle brown sugar evenly in pan.
3. 3
   Arrange peach slices in rows over sugar.
4. 4
   Sift flour, sugar, baking powder and salt into a large bowl.
5. 5
   Add shortening, milk, vanilla and eggs. Beat at low speed, just until mixed.
6. 6
   Beat at high speed for 4 minutes or until very smooth and fluffy.
7. 7
   Spoon batter over peaches, covering completely.
8. 8
   Bake for 45 minutes at 350° or until center springs back when lightly pressed with fingertip. Cover pan with plate, invert, shake gently and then lift pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.