Description
This pecan upside down cake recipe brings together crunchy caramelized pecans and buttery moist cake in a stunning dessert. Easy to flip, rich in flavor, and perfect for holidays or family gatherings. Best pecan dessert recipe to impress your guests!
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup corn syrup
1 1/2 cups pecan halves
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup butter, melted
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan generously.
2. In a saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. Stir in brown sugar and corn syrup. Let simmer until smooth.
3. Pour caramel mixture into pan. Arrange pecan halves neatly over it.
4. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
5. In a separate bowl, mix eggs, milk, vanilla, and melted butter.
6. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just smooth.
7. Pour batter over pecan topping, spreading evenly.
8. Bake 35–40 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
9. Let cool in the pan for 5–10 minutes. Run knife around edges.
10. Invert onto a serving plate and gently lift off the pan.
11. Cool slightly before serving. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.
Notes
This cake is best served warm but is just as delicious at room temperature.
Don’t wait too long to flip the cake or the topping might stick to the pan.
Add a pinch of cinnamon to the batter for a warm spice note.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg