Apple Pecan Upside Down Cake Recipe

Name: Apple Pecan Upside Down Cake Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ounce Pkg. minced pecans; 1/4 c. Butter; 1 c. Light brown sugar, packed; 2 x Granny Smith apples, peeled cored and sliced; 1 c. Flour; 2 tsp Baking pwdr; 1/2 tsp Grnd cinnamon; 1/4 tsp Salt; 6 Tbsp. Butter, softened; 3/4 c. Sugar; 1 x Egg; 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract; 6 Tbsp. Lowfat milk Whipped cream, optional

Servings: persons

2 ounce Pkg. minced pecans
1/4 c. Butter
1 c. Light brown sugar, packed
2 x Granny Smith apples, peeled cored and sliced
1 c. Flour
2 tsp Baking pwdr
1/2 tsp Grnd cinnamon
1/4 tsp Salt
6 Tbsp. Butter, softened
3/4 c. Sugar
1 x Egg
1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
6 Tbsp. Lowfat milk Whipped cream, optional

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["Topping: Toast pecans on ungreased baking sheet at 450F.", "till lightly browned, about 10 min.", "Check frequently to prevent burning.", "Heat butter in small, heavy saucepan.", "Add in brown sugar and cook, stirring just till melted, 3 to 5 min.", "Watch closely because sugar burns easily.", "Pour butter-sugar mix into a 9"" round nonstick cake pan and spread to coat bottom.", "Sprinkle minced pecans on top of butter-sugar mix.", "Place apples in concentric circles, slightly overlapping, over pecans.", "Cake: Sift flour, baking pwdr, cinnamon and salt into bowl.", "Using electric mixer, beat butter at medium speed till light and fluffy.", "add in sugar and continue beating till creamy, 3 to 5 min.", "Add in egg and vanilla and continue beating till completely incorporated.", "Reduce speed to low, add in flour mix and lowfat milk, alternating in 3 additions.", "Continue to mix only till dry ingredients are completely mixed in, stopping to scrape sides if necessary.", "Spoon cake batter over topping and spread carefully so batter is even.", "Bake at 325F.", "till tester comes out clean, about 55 min.", "Cold in pan 10 to 15 min.", "Carefully run spatula around edge of pan and let stand another 10 to 15 min.", "Invert pan over large plate and let stand about 3 min.", "Carefully remove pan.", "Serve hot with fresh whipped cream."]

1119

kcal

Calories

Fat

160

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ounce Pkg. minced pecans, 1/4 c. Butter, 1 c. Light brown sugar, packed, 2 x Granny Smith apples, peeled cored and sliced, and more.

Yes, Apple Pecan Upside Down Cake Recipe falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!