Cherry Pecan Upside-Down Cake Recipe

Name: Cherry Pecan Upside-Down Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, melted; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 cans (15 ounces each) pitted dark sweet cherries, drained; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar; 3 large eggs; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups cake flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 cup Mascarpone cheese; 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 1/8 teaspoon almond extract; 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1/4 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 cans (15 ounces each) pitted dark sweet cherries, drained
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup Mascarpone cheese
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Pour butter into an ungreased 9-in. round baking pan; sprinkle with brown sugar. Arrange cherries in a single layer over brown sugar; top with pecans.
2
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
3
Spoon over pecan layer. Bake at 350u00b0 for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
4
For topping, in a large bowl, beat cream and cheese until it begins to thicken. Gradually add confectioners' sugar and extracts; beat until stiff peaks form. Serve with cake.

1344

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup butter, melted, 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, 2 cans (15 ounces each) pitted dark sweet cherries, drained, 1/2 cup chopped pecans, and more.

Yes, Cherry Pecan Upside-Down Cake 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.

Cherry Pecan Upside-Down Cake

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