Description
Pecan Upside Down Cake is a delightful dessert that combines a rich caramel topping with crunchy pecans and a moist, buttery cake. Each slice offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply indulging during a quiet afternoon, this cake will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup pecans (toasted)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and brown sugar until bubbly, then pour into the prepared pan.
- Evenly sprinkle toasted pecans over the caramel mixture.
- In a mixing bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together. Gradually add to the wet mixture alternating with milk.
- Pour batter over the pecan layer and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before flipping onto a platter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg