Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Pecan Upside Down Cake, a delightful twist on a classic dessert. The buttery pecan topping adds a sweet crunch to every bite, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Pecan Topping:
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Cake Batter:
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and 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 whole milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Pecan Topping
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Arrange pecans in a cake pan. Pour caramel mixture over pecans.
- Prepare the Cake Batter
Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream butter and sugar, then add eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to butter mixture. Pour batter over pecan topping.
- Assemble and Bake
Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes, then invert onto a plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Be careful not to overmix the batter for a light and fluffy cake.
- Experiment with variations like apple or maple pecan for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pecan Upside Down Cake, Dessert, Pecan Cake, Baking, Sweet Treat
