Description
Pecan Upside Down Cake is a delightful dessert that features a caramelized pecan topping and a moist cake base, offering a delicious twist on traditional cake recipes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecans
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a skillet, melt the butter and brown sugar over medium heat until bubbly.
- Stir in the pecans and pour the mixture into a greased cake pan.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add the flour mixture and milk to the egg mixture, mixing until smooth.
- Pour the batter over the pecan mixture in the cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool for a few minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is unsalted for better flavor control.
- For a richer taste, use dark brown sugar.
- Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream for added indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pecan Upside Down Cake, dessert, cake recipe, pecan dessert