Pecan Upside-Down Cake
A delightful Pecan Upside-Down Cake with a rich, buttery base and crunchy pecan topping, perfect for holidays and special gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar together and pour into the prepared cake pan.
- Arrange the pecan halves evenly over the butter-sugar mixture.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together granulated sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt, then mix into the egg mixture, alternating with milk.
- Pour the batter over the pecans in the cake pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate and serve warm.
Notes
Pair with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent treat. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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