Pecan Upside Down Cake

This pecan upside down cake is the perfect way to show off your baking skills. A traditional upside down cake is made with a light sponge cake and a fruit topping. This recipe uses a pecan and brown sugar topping, which gives the cake a rich, nutty flavor.

The cake itself is moist and fluffy, and the pecans add a lovely crunch. 

This recipe takes the classic upside down cake and gives it a twist with the addition of pecans. So if you’re looking for a truly unique and delicious cake, this pecan upside down cake recipe is a perfect choice.

So if you’re in the mood for something sweet and nutty, give it a try. You won’t be disappointed.

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Why I love this Pecan Upside Down Cake recipe

This Pecan Upside Down Cake recipe is one of my favorites! The pecans are so tasty and the pineapple gives it a great flavor. It’s also really easy to make, which is a bonus. I would highly recommend giving this recipe a try!

Ingredients:

For the cake:

• Eggs
• Vanilla cake mix
• Sour cream
• Vegetable oil
• Water

For the topping:

• Butter melted
• Dark brown sugar
• Chopped pecans
• Corn syrup
• Salt

How to make Pecan Upside Down Cake:

Step 1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2. Mix together the corn syrup, melted butter, brown sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl.

Step 3. Fold the pecans into the mixture.

Step 4. Spread the mixture into a well-greased bundt pan.

Step 5. Add all of the cake ingredients to a mixing bowl, and blend until smooth.

Step 6. Layer the cake batter into the bundt pan, and bake for 40-45 minutes.

Step 7. Cool for 10-15 minutes, and then turn the cake out onto a plate or serving platter.

Step 8. Serve warm.

Pecan Upside Down Cake

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 8

This pecan upside down cake is the perfect way to show off your baking passion. A traditional upside down cake is made with a light sponge cake and a fruit topping. This recipe uses a pecan and brown sugar topping, which gives the cake a rich, nutty flavor. The cake itself is moist and fluffy, and the pecans add a lovely crunch. 

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Ingredients 

For the cake:

• 3 Eggs, large
• 1 box Vanilla cake mix
• 3 tbsp Sour cream
• ½ c Vegetable oil
• ¾ c Water

For the topping:

• ½ c Butter , melted
• ½ c Dark brown sugar
• 1 c Pecans, Chopped
• ¼ c Corn syrup
• ¼ tsp Salt

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Instructions

• Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Mix together the corn syrup, melted butter, brown sugar and salt in a mixing bowl.
• Fold the pecans into the mixture.
• Spread the mixture into a well-greased bundt pan.
• Add all of the cake ingredients to a mixing bowl, and blend until smooth.
• Layer the cake batter into the bundt pan, and bake for 40-45 minutes.
• Cool for 10-15 minutes, and then turn the cake out onto a plate or serving platter.
• Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 568kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 501mg | Potassium: 174mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 230IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 195mg | Iron: 2mg

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Pecan Upside Down Cake recipe tips

When making a pecan upside-down cake, there are a few key things to keep in mind.

• First, be sure to use an oil-based cake recipe rather than a butter-based one, as the butter will likely burn during baking.
• Additionally, it’s important to use a heavy Bundt pan for even heat distribution.
• Finally, be sure to let the cake cool for at least 10 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate. This will help ensure that the cake doesn’t fall apart.

Pecan Upside Down Cake recipe variations

There are many variations of pecan upside down cake recipes that can be made.

• One variation is to use pineapple instead of pecans.
• Another variation is to add a layer of caramel sauce between the cake and the topping.
• A third variation is to use brown sugar instead of white sugar in the topping.

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