Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Pecan Upside Down Cake, a stunning dessert that combines a soft vanilla cake with a layer of caramelized pecans. This irresistible treat is perfect for holidays, gatherings, or simply satisfying your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter, then add brown sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until smooth and remove from heat.
- Arrange pecan halves in the bottom of the prepared pan and pour the caramel mixture over them.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream softened butter with granulated sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time and mix well with vanilla.
- Gradually combine the wet and dry ingredients, alternating with milk until just mixed.
- Pour batter over the pecan topping in the pan and smooth out with a spatula.
- Bake for about 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for about 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Use fresh pecans for optimal flavor. Measure ingredients accurately to ensure proper texture. Allowing the cake to cool slightly before inverting prevents breakage.