Description
Craving something rich, buttery, and irresistibly gooey? This Pecan Upside Down Cake is the ultimate comfort dessert. With a caramelized pecan topping and a soft, moist vanilla cake underneath, it’s an eye-catching centerpiece for any gathering and one of those must-try easy dessert ideas. Whether you’re baking for holidays or just a sweet craving, this cake nails the balance between quick baking and indulgent payoff. Think southern dessert charm, holiday treat, or just fun food ideas to elevate your weekend!
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups pecan halves
1/2 cup unsalted butter (for topping)
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter (for batter)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
Instructions
1. Melt 1/2 cup butter, add brown sugar and heavy cream. Stir until smooth and bubbly.
2. Pour caramel into a greased 9-inch pan. Arrange pecan halves evenly over it.
3. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. In a separate bowl, cream 1/2 cup butter with sugar until fluffy.
5. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Mix well.
6. Alternate adding dry mixture and milk into the creamed mixture. Mix just until combined.
7. Spoon batter over the pecan layer. Smooth it out gently.
8. Bake at 350°F for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
9. Let rest for 10 minutes. Invert onto a plate and serve warm.
Notes
Don’t overmix the batter – it’ll stay fluffier and lighter that way.
Serve warm for that gooey topping to truly shine!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: pecan dessert, upside down cake, caramel pecan cake, holiday dessert, easy cake recipe