Description
Indulge in this delightful Pecan Upside Down Cake, featuring a rich caramelized pecan topping atop a moist, buttery cake. Perfect for any occasion, it’s a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecans, whole
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or plant-based milk)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and brown sugar together until bubbly.
- Stir in pecans until well coated. Pour into a greased round cake pan and spread evenly.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in milk until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter over the pecan mixture in the pan and smooth out the top with a spatula.
- Bake in preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before flipping onto a serving plate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider including vanilla extract in the batter or substituting walnuts for pecans. - Ensure your eggs are at room temperature for better mixing results.