Description
This Pecan Upside Down Cake features a rich, caramelized pecan topping over a moist, buttery cake. It’s the perfect dessert for special occasions or indulgent treats with loved ones.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 ½ cups pecan halves
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and cook for about 2-3 minutes until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth. Pour this mixture into the prepared cake pan.
- Arrange the pecan halves evenly over the caramelized sugar mixture in the pan.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, and stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter over the pecans in the cake pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a serving platter to reveal the caramelized pecans on top.
Notes
Storage: Store any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you want to keep it fresh for a longer period, you can refrigerate it for up to 5 days.
Reheating: To reheat, place slices in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or warm them in an oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-10 minutes until heated through.
If you’re not a fan of pecans, you can substitute with walnuts or almonds.
To make it gluten-free, swap the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
Add extra caramel sauce or shredded coconut for a twist on the topping.
For extra crunch, toast the pecans before placing them in the pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg