PECAN UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

Substances:

For the Pecan Topping:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 1/2 cups pecan halves

For the Cake Batter:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 giant eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup entire milk

Directions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch spherical cake pan and line the underside with parchment paper.
2. Put together the Pecan Topping: In a small saucepan over medium warmth, soften 1/2 cup of unsalted butter. Stir within the brown sugar till it is effectively mixed and begins to bubble. Take away from warmth.
3. Pour the caramelized combination into the underside of the ready cake pan. Sprinkle the pecan halves evenly over the caramel.
4. Put together the Cake Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk collectively the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set it apart.
5. In a separate giant bowl, cream collectively the softened butter and granulated sugar till mild and fluffy.
6. Beat within the eggs, one by one, guaranteeing every is totally integrated earlier than including the subsequent. Stir within the vanilla extract.
7. Step by step add the dry substances to the moist substances, alternating with the milk. Start and finish with the dry substances, mixing till simply mixed.
8. Assemble and Bake: Pour the cake batter over the pecan topping within the cake pan. Easy the highest with a spatula.
9. Place the cake pan within the preheated oven and bake for roughly 35-40 minutes, or till a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clear.
10. Cool and Invert: Take away the cake from the oven and permit it to chill within the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, run a knife across the fringe of the pan to loosen the cake. Place a serving plate the wrong way up excessive of the cake pan, and shortly invert the cake onto the plate. Fastidiously take away the cake pan, leaving the pecan topping on high.
11. Serve: Your Pecan Upside Down Cake is now able to be served. Take pleasure in a slice of this scrumptious deal with with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

This cake is a pleasant mix of caramelized pecans and moist, tender cake. It is good for dessert or an important day. Take pleasure in!