✨ A Short, Perfect Introduction
This Upside-Down Georgia Pecan Cake is pure Southern bliss! 🌰🍯 Rich buttery pecans caramelize beautifully on top while the tender cake bakes underneath. Every bite is sticky, nutty, buttery, and sweet — the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any occasion!
📋 Prep Time: 20 minutes
❄️ Chill Time: None
⏱️ Total Time: 1 hour
🍽️ Servings: 12 slices
🔥 Calories per Serving: 390 kcal
🛒 Ingredients
➤ For the Pecan Topping:
- 🧈 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 🍬 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 🌰 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
➤ For the Cake:
- 🍚 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 🥄 1 tsp baking soda
- 🧂 1/2 tsp salt
- 🍬 1 cup granulated sugar
- 🥚 2 large eggs
- 🍶 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 🍎 1 can (20 oz) crushed pineapple, undrained
- 🌽 1/2 cup vegetable oil
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Topping:
Melt the butter 🧈 in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar 🍬 until dissolved and bubbly. Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13″ baking pan and sprinkle the chopped pecans 🌰 evenly over the top.
2️⃣ Mix the Cake Batter:
In a large bowl, whisk together flour 🍚, baking soda 🥄, and salt 🧂. In another bowl, beat sugar 🍬, eggs 🥚, vanilla 🍶, pineapple 🍎 (with juice!), and oil 🌽 until well combined.
3️⃣ Combine:
Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix!
4️⃣ Assemble:
Carefully pour the batter over the pecan topping, spreading it out evenly.
5️⃣ Bake:
Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 🔥
6️⃣ Invert and Cool:
Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges, then carefully invert onto a large serving platter. Watch that glorious pecan topping fall perfectly over the cake! 😍
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Caramelized pecan topping is to die for! 🌰
- Super moist cake thanks to the pineapple 🍍
- Easy, rustic, and incredibly impressive 🎯
- Perfect for holidays, Sunday dinners, and potlucks! 🍴
🔥 Helpful Tips
- Use fresh, good-quality pecans for the best flavor 🌰
- Don’t let the cake cool too long before flipping or the topping may stick!
- Add a sprinkle of cinnamon 🥄 to the batter for a warm, spicy twist
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream 🍦 for extra indulgence!
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