2 1/2 to 3 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 box mincemeat
1/2 c. chopped pecans
1 tsp. vanilla
3 tbsp. cocoa
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. Crisco shortening or butter
1 c. pear preserves
1 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. baking soda

In a saucepan, put Crisco and mincemeat, breaking mincemeat in small pieces. Let set on a low heat until Crisco or butter melts. Set aside. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, soda, cinnamon, cocoa and salt together. Mix well. Add eggs, buttermilk, preserves, mincemeat and shortening or butter. Mix thoroughly. Add pecans. Bake in 2 (9 inch) cake pans (greased and floured) at 350 degrees for about 45 minute or until done. Ice with powdered sugar icing.