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Pecan Upside Down Cake

This delightful pecan upside down cake features a rich caramelized pecan topping over a moist vanilla cake, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 1 cup pineapple slices canned or fresh

Method
 

Prepare the Topping
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, mix the melted butter and brown sugar until combined. Pour the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9-inch round cake pan.
  3. Arrange the pecan halves and pineapple slices over the brown sugar mixture in the cake pan.
Make the Cake Batter
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Pour the cake batter over the pecan and pineapple topping in the cake pan, spreading it evenly.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve
  1. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  2. Carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate to reveal the pecan topping. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24g

Notes

For added flavor, you can sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon into the cake batter. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a delicious treat.

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