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Pecan Pie Upside Down Cake

Pecan Pie Upside Down Cake

Cost $12, save $8

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  • 45 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Caramel Topping

    • 🧈 1/2 cup butter
    • 1/2 cup brown sugar
    • 1/3 cup light corn syrup
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla paste
    • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 🧂 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1 1/2 cups pecan halves

  • Cake Batter

    • 1 (15.5 ounce) box butter cake mix
    • 1 (3.5 ounce) package vanilla pudding
    • 🥚 3 large eggs
    • 🥛 1 cup milk
    • 1/2 cup oil
    • 1/4 cup sour cream
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla paste

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 10-inch cake pan with nonstick cooking spray. Line with parchment paper and spray again. Set aside.

2

Place butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla paste, cinnamon, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Add pecans and stir until pecans are coated in mixture. Pour into prepared cake pan and set aside.

3

For cake batter, place cake mix, eggs, pudding mix, milk, oil, sour cream, and vanilla in a large bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat for 3 minutes. Pour over pecan mixture.

4

Bake in the preheated oven until a skewer inserted in center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes.

5

Run a butter knife around outside of cake to release from pan. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully flip cake onto a serving platter and cool completely before slicing.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

426

Calories

  • 3
    Protein
  • 43
    Carbs
  • 28
    Fats

💡 Use parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the cake from the pan.Let the cake cool fully before slicing to ensure texture and flavor are optimal.For added presentation, sprinkle crushed pecans on top before serving.