Pecan Pie Upside Down Cake
A delightful twist on the classic dessert combining a rich pecan pie topping with a moist cake base.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pecans
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt the butter and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once combined, pour it into a greased cake pan.
- Evenly sprinkle the pecans over the butter and sugar mixture in the pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Carefully pour the batter over the pecans in the pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for a few minutes, then invert it onto a plate.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Pairs beautifully with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Optional add-ins include chocolate chips or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Find it online: https://www.zaynkitchen.com/pecan-pie-upside-down-cake/