Are you searching for an exquisite dessert that combines sweet and crunchy textures with a delightful flavor combination? If so, look no further than the makeover pecan upside-down cake. This captivating dessert features a moist and fluffy cake base topped with a layer of caramelized pecans and a generous drizzle of maple glaze. The result is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MAKEOVER PECAN UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
This moist and tender pecan upside-down cake is packed with pecans and sweetness. Although still not a "light" dessert, it has nearly a third fewer calories and 43 percent less fat than the original! -Mae Johnson, De Ridder, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and pecans. Spread evenly into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Set aside., In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Transfer to prepared pan., Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 236mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
PEAR-PECAN UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 3h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Butter the inside of a 5-quart round slow cooker, then line it completely with a large sheet of foil and butter the foil. Turn the cooker on low. Sprinkle the cut-up butter and the brown sugar over the foil in the cooker. Add the pears, arranging them in a circle, cut-side down.
- Mix the flour, pecans, cornmeal, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a large bowl. In the large bowl of a mixer, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar on low speed until just blended. Increase the speed to high and beat until light and fluffy, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed, about 5 minutes. Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
- With the mixer on low speed, beat the dry ingredients into the butter mixture in two batches, alternating with the milk and beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed just until the batter is smooth. Spread over the pears in the slow cooker. Drape paper towels over the top of the slow cooker (not touching the cake) to prevent condensation from dripping onto the cake. Cover and cook on low until the cake sets and the sides brown, about 3 hours. Turn off the cooker and let the cake rest about 20 minutes.
- Lift the cake by the foil and place on a rack to cool. Carefully invert onto a platter and peel off the foil. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.
MAKEOVER PEACH UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
This peachy delight has charmed folks for years. Our lightened version is even better with less fat and calories than other similar recipes.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Drain peaches, reserving 2 tablespoons juice. Cut peach slices lengthwise in half; pat dry., In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, 1 tablespoon melted butter, spices and reserved juice; spread into a 9-in. round baking pan coated with cooking spray. Arrange peach slices over top., In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk together egg, vanilla, buttermilk and remaining butter. Add to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened. Spoon over peaches., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 231mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
PECAN PIE UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
We love upside-down cakes, and this unbeatable combination of pecan pie and upside-down cake is no exception. Brown sugar, melted butter and pecan halves are mixed together and spread in a cake pan, which then gets topped with a sweet Bisquick™ batter, baked, and drizzled with a powdered sugar-milk glaze. The end result is a gooey pecan pie layer that sits atop a fluffy-yet dense-cake, instead of a pie crust. This dessert is a wonderful treat for fall (or all year-round for pecan pie lovers!) and tastes especially delightful when served with a side of from-scratch sweetened whipped cream. We love this cake as a sweet addition to any meal-either a post-dinner treat or even as a star of your next brunch party!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray; line with cooking parchment paper.
- In medium bowl, stir melted butter, brown sugar and water until well blended. Stir in pecans to coat evenly. Pour into pan, and spread pecans in an even layer; set aside.
- In large bowl, beat Cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour batter evenly over pecan mixture in pan.
- Bake 29 to 34 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Run knife around side of pan to loosen cake. Cool pan on cooling rack 5 minutes. Place heatproof serving plate upside down over pan; turn plate and pan over. Remove pan. Replace any pecans that may still be in pan on top of cake. Cool 15 minutes.
- In small bowl, mix powdered sugar and 2 teaspoons of the milk until well blended. If too thick to drizzle, add additional milk, 1/4 teaspoon at a time. Drizzle with fork over top. For 8 servings, cut into 8 wedges. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 300 mg, Sugar 36 g, TransFat 0 g
UPSIDE-DOWN PECAN CAKE
If you like, once you have zested the orange for the batter, you could cut the fruit into sections to serve alongside the moist and crunchy cake.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet; toast until crisp, about 7 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop 1/2 cup pecans. Set remaining aside.
- Place 2 tablespoons butter in a 9-inch round cake pan; heat in the oven until melted, about 3 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar over butter. Scatter chopped nuts over sugar; set aside.
- In a food processor, process reserved pecans and flour until nuts are very finely ground. Set aside. With an electric mixer, beat remaining 1/2 cup butter and remaining cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until combined.
- In a small bowl, combine flour mixture, baking powder, and salt; fold into egg mixture. Stir in zest. Pour into prepared pan, smoothing top.
- Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool 10 minutes in pan; invert onto a rack to cool completely, bottom side up so the butter-pecan layer is on top.
PECAN UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
Bake this delicious upside-down cake made using Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix - a wonderful nutty dessert.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix brown sugar, melted butter and corn syrup. Add pecans, stirring to coat. Spread evenly in bottom of pan.
- In large bowl, beat cake mix, sour cream, water, oil, eggs and vanilla with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Pour batter over pecan mixture in pan.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 1 minute. Run knife around edges of pan to loosen cake. Place heatproof serving plate over pan; turn plate and pan over. Remove pan; spoon any topping in pan onto cake. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Carbohydrate 57 g, Fat 6 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 410 mg
PEACH PECAN UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
I happen to be a big fan of upside-down cakes, but an even bigger fan of peaches!! This cake is quite awesome for fellow peach-lovers. You can serve this warm or at room temperature with vanilla ice cream.
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter 10-inch round cake pan.
- Make topping: Place pecans in small baking pan and toast in oven until fragrant, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
- Melt butter in small saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, and bourbon. Heat to boiling and boil, stirring constantly, until thickened to consistency of syrup, about 5 minutes. Pour into prepared pan. Cut peaches into 1/2-inch-thick slices and arrange in concentric circles on syrup. Arrange pecans decoratively between peaches.
- Make cake batter: Sift flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt together into mixing bowl.
- Beat eggs and sugar together in mixer bowl on medium-high speed until thick and doubled in volume.
- Mix vanilla and melted butter in small bowl. Stir large spoonful of egg mixture into butter mixture, then gently fold back into egg mixture. Using rubber spatula, gently fold in flour mixture 1/4 cup at a time. Pour batter evenly over peaches.
- Bake until cake is golden and center springs back when lightly pressed, 30-35 minutes. Immediately run table knife around edge of cake and invert onto serving plate. Serve.
CHOCOLATE-PECAN UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE
The gooey topping is poured into the bundt pan first, and creates a yummy topping for this upside down cake. Plus it is chocolate!
Provided by breezermom
Categories Dessert
Time 1h25m
Yield 1 10-inch cake
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine the corn syrup, 1/4 cup butter, brown sugar, and whipping cream in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, just until mixture comes to a simmer (do not boil). Remove from heat; stir in pecans (mixture will be thin). Pour into a heavily buttered Bundt pan. Set aside.
- Place chocolate in the top of a double boiler; bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook until the chocolate melts, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
- Beat the remainging 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp butter at medium speed of an electric mixer about 2 minutes or until soft and creamy. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups sugar, beating at medium speed for 5 to 7 minutes. Add the reserved melted chocolate, egg yolks, and vanilla, beating well.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to the butter mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix at low speed just until blended after each addition.
- Beat egg whites in a small bowl at high speed until stiff peaks form. Gently fold beaten egg white into the batter. Spoon batter over the pecan mixture in the pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Loosen cake from the sides of the pan, using a narrow metal spatula. Immediately invert cake onto a serving plate. Serve warm with whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 5398.2, Fat 258.4, SaturatedFat 115.2, Cholesterol 782.7, Sodium 2431.5, Carbohydrate 772.3, Fiber 28.7, Sugar 420.8, Protein 63.4
Tips:
- Preheat your oven before starting the cake batter. This will ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
- Use a light-colored metal pan for the cake. Dark-colored pans will cause the cake to brown too quickly.
- Be sure to grease and flour the pan before pouring in the batter. This will prevent the cake from sticking.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the cake tough.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before inverting it onto a serving plate.
- Serve the cake with your favorite toppings, such as whipped cream, ice cream, or fresh fruit.
Conclusion:
The pecan upside-down cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its rich, buttery flavor and crunchy pecan topping, this cake is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy dessert, give this pecan upside-down cake a try.
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