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Pecan Upside Down Cake

Delicious Pecan Upside Down Cake: Your New Sweet Obsession

Indulge in Pecan Upside Down Cake with gooey caramel and crunchy pecans for a delightful dessert experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Caramel Base
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter Provides richness and moisture
  • 1 cup brown sugar Essential for gooey caramel topping
  • 1 cup pecan halves Can substitute with walnuts if needed
For the Cake
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Gluten-free option available
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Balances sweetness
  • 2 large eggs Essential for binding ingredients
  • 0.5 cup whole milk Buttermilk can be used as a substitute
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder Acts as leavening agent
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Enhances overall flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • electric mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pecan Upside Down Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. Melt 0.25 cup of unsalted butter with brown sugar in a saucepan until bubbling.
  3. Pour the caramel into the cake pan and arrange the pecan halves on top.
  4. Whisk together 1.5 cups of flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 0.5 teaspoons of salt.
  5. Cream together 0.5 cup of butter and 1 cup of sugar, then add eggs and vanilla.
  6. Combine wet and dry ingredients alternately with 0.5 cup of whole milk.
  7. Pour the batter over the pecan layer and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes, then invert onto a plate to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to watch the caramel closely while cooking, and use room temperature ingredients for best results.

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