PECAN UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
If you love pecans, brown sugar and a delicious moist cake you need to give this pecan upside down cake a try! It’s so good!!
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If you love this cake, you will also love the classic Pineapple Upside-Down Cake! It’s been a favorite for many years.
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❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
We love that this cake is made in a 9 inch cake pan, it’s the perfect size for a small gathering. it’s also super easy to make and only a few ingredients. It’s made with a baking mix and we love how moist this cake is.
🍴KEY INGREDIENTS
- Topping:
- Butter
- Brown sugar
- Pecan pieces
- Ingredients for Cake:
- Baking mix (Bisquick, Jiffy Baking Mix or make your baking mix with our recipe)
- White granulated sugar
- Buttermilk
- Egg
- Vanilla extract
SWAPS
You can use milk in this recipe but we prefer buttermilk because of the added fat content, and it makes the cake very moist.
🍽️HOW TO MAKE
This cake is easy to make and one your family will love! Easy to mix up and you don’t even have to get out your mixer.
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COOKING STEPS
Step 1
Melt butter in oven in a 9 inch round cake pan. Stir brown sugar into melted butter in pan. Arrange pecans over butter and brown sugar.
Step 2
Whisk together the baking mix and white sugar in a mixing bowl. Add buttermilk, egg and vanilla extract. Stir well with a spoon. Spread over the pecans.
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Step 3
Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until center tests done when stuck with a fork or toothpick.
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Step 4
Remove from oven and let sit for 10 minutes to cool before taking out of pan. Makes 1 nine inch round cake. 4-6 servings.
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⭐TIP
We think this cake is even better the next day so you can easily make it a day in advance. It’s so good with a cup of coffee. Perfect for brunch!
OTHER SMALL CAKES
❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes, but it will cook quicker and not be as thick.
STORING
We store this in an airtight container and it keeps for a few days.
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SERVING SIZE
This cake is about 8 slices, we consider that about 4 servings.
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Pecan Upside-Down Cake
Ingredients
Topping:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pecan pieces
Ingredients for Cake:
- 1 1/3 cups baking mix Bisquick, Jiffy Baking Mix
- 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Melt butter in oven in a 9 inch round cake pan. Stir brown sugar into melted butter in pan. Arrange pecans over butter and brown sugar. Whisk together the baking mix and white sugar in a mixing bowl. Add buttermilk, egg and vanilla extract. Stir well with a spoon. Spread over the pecans.
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Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until center tests done when stuck with a fork or toothpick. Remove from oven and let sit for 10 minutes to cool before taking out of pan. Makes 1 nine inch round cake.
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