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Easy Pecan Upside-Down Cake

A close-up of a slice of moist Pecan Upside-Down Cake with a glistening caramel pecan topping.
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A simple yet impressive pecan upside-down cake with a buttery cake base and a rich, caramelized pecan topping. Perfect for holidays and potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or a Bundt pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, cream together 1/2 cup (1 stick) of the softened butter and 1/2 cup of the granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
  4. Add the chopped pecans and stir to coat them evenly with the brown sugar mixture.
  5. Spread the pecan mixture evenly over the bottom of the prepared cake pan.
  6. In a large bowl, cream the remaining 1/2 cup (1 stick) of butter with the remaining 1 cup of granulated sugar until smooth.
  7. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  8. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
  9. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  10. Gently spread the cake batter evenly over the pecan mixture in the pan.
  11. Bake for 35-45 minutes for a round pan, or 45-55 minutes for a Bundt pan, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate.
  13. Serve warm.

Notes

  • For a Bundt pan, ensure you grease and flour it very well to prevent sticking.
  • You can make the pecan topping mixture a day in advance and store it in an airtight container at room temperature.
  • This cake is best served warm, but leftovers can be stored, covered, at room temperature for up to 2 days.

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