Description
Discover the ultimate comfort dessert with this Caramel Pecan Upside-Down Cake with Cinnamon. Featuring a moist, cinnamon-spiced cake topped with a luscious caramel-pecan glaze, this recipe is perfect for cozy gatherings and celebrations. Easy to prepare and stunning to serve, it’s a sweet indulgence that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
For the Caramel Pecan Topping:
- 110g (1/2 cup) vegan butter, melted
- 110g (1/2 cup) light brown sugar
- 36ml (3 tablespoons) corn syrup, maple syrup, or golden syrup
- A pinch of salt
- 100g (1 cup) pecan halves
For the Cinnamon Cake:
- 200ml (3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon) unsweetened almond milk (or any plain milk)
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 80ml (1/3 cup) sunflower oil
- 170g (3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon) granulated or golden sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 200g (1 cup + 2/3 cup) all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Prepare the Caramel Pecan Topping:
- Combine melted butter, brown sugar, syrup, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Mix in pecan halves, coat thoroughly, and set aside.
- Make the Cake Batter:
- Preheat oven to 180°C (360°F). Grease an 8-inch cake pan.
- Combine almond milk and vinegar; let curdle.
- Add sugar, oil, and vanilla to the milk mixture, stirring to dissolve.
- Whisk dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt) in a separate bowl. Mix into wet ingredients until smooth.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Spread caramel pecan mixture at the bottom of the pan.
- Pour batter over the pecans, smoothing the top.
- Bake and Cool:
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 30 minutes before inverting onto a plate.
- Serve:
- Let cool further before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if preferred.
- To enhance the spice, add a pinch of nutmeg or allspice.
- Use gluten-free flour for dietary adaptations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
