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Pecan Upside-Down Cake

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A warm and inviting pecan upside-down cake with a gooey caramelized topping and a moist, cinnamon-spiced base, perfect for any occasion .

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8–10 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • Butter or cooking spray (for greasing)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 8 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup honey or light corn syrup
  • 1/8 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 1/4 cups raw pecan halves, coarsely chopped
  • 3/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup neutral oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (for batter)
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Optional: flaky salt
  • Optional: vanilla ice cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in brown sugar, honey, and salt until smooth and bubbling.
  3. Pour caramel mixture into pan and spread evenly, then sprinkle pecans on top.
  4. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. In another bowl, mix sugars, oil, eggs, sour cream, water, and vanilla until smooth.
  6. Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet mixture until just incorporated.
  7. Pour batter over pecan layer and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate while warm.

Notes

  • Flip the cake while still warm to prevent sticking.
  • Do not overmix batter to keep cake tender.
  • Use maple syrup instead of honey for deeper flavor.
  • Try adding fruit like apples or pineapple for variation.
  • Store at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
  • Reheat slices briefly to restore caramel texture.

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