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Pecan Upside Down Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This delicious Pecan Upside Down Cake features a rich, buttery brown sugar and pecan topping baked to caramelized perfection beneath a moist, tender vanilla cake. Perfect for dessert or a special occasion treat, this classic cake combines the delightful crunch of toasted pecans with a soft, flavorful cake base.

Ingredients

Topping

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup pecan halves

Cake Batter

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare the Topping: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and cook until the mixture is bubbly and smooth. Pour this mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Then, arrange the pecan halves evenly over the brown sugar mixture to form the cake’s topping.
  3. Prepare the Cake Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt. In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until creamy and pale in color. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to fully incorporate. Stir in the vanilla extract. Gradually alternate adding the dry flour mixture and the milk into the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined to ensure a tender cake texture.
  4. Assemble and Bake: Pour the prepared batter over the pecan topping in the cake pan and smooth the surface with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Once baked, allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes to set the topping. Carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate to reveal the caramelized pecan topping. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Be sure to grease and flour the pan well to ensure easy release of the cake.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender and light.
  • Allow the cake to cool slightly before inverting to prevent the topping from sticking to the pan.
  • Use fresh pecans for the best flavor and crunch.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/pecan-upside-down-cake-recipe-2/