Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened3/4 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2-1/3 cups prepared mincemeat3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toastedTOFFEE SAUCE:1/2 cup butter, cubed1 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325°. Grease a 9-in. square baking pan. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until blended. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in mincemeat and walnuts.

Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool slightly in pan on a wire rack.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; stir in brown sugar and cream. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat; simmer about 5 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Serve with warm cake.