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Pecan Upside Down Cake

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A gooey and luscious Pecan Upside Down Cake that’s surprisingly easy to make, featuring caramelized pecans and a soft cake base.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 1 cup Brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Honey or corn syrup
  • 1 cup Chopped pecans
  • 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 cup Buttermilk or plain milk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Melt butter with brown sugar and honey (or syrup) in a small saucepan until bubbly, then stir in chopped pecans.
  2. Pour the pecan mixture into a parchment-lined 9-inch cake pan.
  3. Cream together butter and sugar for about 5 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one by one, mixing well after each.
  5. Gradually mix in flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda, alternating with buttermilk until combined.
  6. Carefully pour batter over the pecan mixture and smooth out the top.
  7. Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out almost clean.
  8. Let cool for 10 minutes before flipping out onto a serving plate.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients. You can double the recipe for larger gatherings.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 49g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg