Description
Indulge in the rich, caramelized goodness of this Pecan Upside Down Cake. A moist and fluffy cake topped with a layer of pecans and gooey caramel, this dessert is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Caramel Pecan Layer:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
Cake Batter:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line with parchment paper.
- Create Caramel Pecan Layer: Melt 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan. Stir in brown sugar and maple syrup until smooth. Pour into pan, add pecans.
- Prepare Cake Batter: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla. Mix in sour cream, dry ingredients, and milk.
- Assemble and Bake: Spread batter over pecans and caramel. Bake for 40–45 minutes until done. Cool, invert onto a plate.
Notes
- For extra flavor, toast the pecans before using.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
