Pecan Upside-Down Cake
Indulge in the delightful Pecan Upside-Down Cake, a perfect balance of moist, buttery cake and rich, caramelized pecans. This showstopper dessert not only tantalizes your taste buds with its sweet and nutty flavors but also makes an impressive centerpiece for any gathering. Easy to prepare, this cake is ideal for celebrations or cozy family dinners. Serve warm or at room temperature, and watch it disappear!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup pecans (chopped)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/4 cup butter with light brown sugar until bubbly. Pour into the pan and evenly sprinkle chopped pecans on top.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the remaining butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Spoon batter over the pecan layer and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before flipping onto a serving plate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg