Here’s a delicious Pecan Upside Down Cake recipe that’s rich, buttery, and full of caramelized pecan flavor!
Ingredients:
For the Pecan Topping:
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
• ⅔ cup brown sugar, packed
• ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
• ½ teaspoon salt
For the Cake:
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¾ cup buttermilk (or ¾ cup milk + 1 teaspoon vinegar, let sit for 5 minutes)
Instructions:
Prepare the Pecan Topping:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, honey, vanilla, pecans, and salt.
3. Pour the mixture into the bottom of the cake pan and spread evenly.
Make the Cake Batter:
4. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
6. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
7. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Bake the Cake:
8. Gently spread the batter over the pecan topping in the cake pan.
9. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Let cool for 10 minutes, then carefully invert onto a serving plate.
Let the caramelized pecans set for a few minutes before slicing. Enjoy your Pecan Upside Down Cake!
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