Pecan Upside Down Cake

Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the art of crafting the perfect Pecan Upside Down Cake. From the rich caramelized layer to the moist cake batter, this recipe promises a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds craving for more.

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Ingredients:

Pecan Upside-Down Layer:

Ingredient Quantity
Unsalted butter 1/2 cup
Packed brown sugar 1 cup
Pecan halves 1 cup

Cake Batter:

Ingredient Quantity
All-purpose flour 1 and 1/2 cups
Baking powder 2 teaspoons
Salt 1/2 teaspoon

Cake Batter (Continued):

Ingredient Quantity
Unsalted butter 1/2 cup
Granulated sugar 1 cup
Eggs 2 large
Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
Whole milk 3/4 cup

Instructions:

Crafting the Layers

Pecan Upside-Down Layer

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Melt 1/2 cup of unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Add brown sugar, stirring until it forms a smooth caramel.
  4. Pour the caramel into a greased 9-inch round cake pan and arrange pecan halves on top.

Cake Batter

  1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
  2. Cream 1/2 cup softened butter and granulated sugar in another bowl until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well. Stir in vanilla extract.
  3. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.

Assembling and Baking

  1. Spread the cake batter over the pecan upside-down layer in the cake pan.
  2. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate. Let it cool completely.

Serving and Reveling

Slice, serve, and revel in the delightful blend of pecans and caramelized sweetness. Add a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.

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