Description
Indulge in the rich, nutty sweetness of Pecan Upside Down Cake. This delightful dessert features a buttery brown sugar topping with a layer of pecan halves, all atop a moist and tender cake. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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For the Pecan Topping:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1½ cups pecan halves
For the Cake:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Melt ½ cup butter with brown sugar, pour into a greased cake pan, and top with pecans.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Prepare the Batter: Beat softened butter and sugar, add eggs, vanilla, sour cream, and dry ingredients alternating with milk.
- Bake: Spread batter over pecans and bake for 40–45 minutes until done.
- Serve: Let cool, then invert onto a plate and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Enhance the flavor by using toasted pecans.
- Pair with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a delectable treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
