Upside down pecan buns are a delectable pastry that combines sweet, sticky caramel, crunchy pecans, and soft, fluffy buns. This classic recipe has been enjoyed for generations, and its popularity continues to grow. With its irresistible flavor and alluring appearance, it's no wonder why upside down pecan buns have become a beloved treat. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these buns are sure to impress your family and friends with their delightful taste and charming presentation. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delicious journey as we explore the secrets of creating the perfect upside down pecan buns.
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GIANT UPSIDE-DOWN PECAN ROLLS
I like to keep a baked batch of these extra-large sweet rolls in the freezer to surprise my family on weekends. To reheat, thaw in the refrigerator overnight, wrap in foil and bake at 350° for 20 to 30 minutes or until heated through.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 rolls.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 3/4 cup sugar, milk, 1/2 cup butter, salt, egg, egg yolk and 3 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1-1/2 hours. , Punch dough down. Turn onto lightly floured surface. Roll into a 24x18-in. rectangle. Melt remaining butter; brush over dough. Combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; sprinkle to within 1/2 in. of edges. Sprinkle with pecans. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting with a short side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into six slices., For syrup, combine brown sugar, butter and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 1 minute. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking. Arrange pecan halves, flat side up, over syrup. Place rolls, cut side down, over pecans. Press down gently. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. , Beat egg white and water; brush over rolls. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately invert onto a serving platter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1084 calories, Fat 38g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 509mg sodium, Carbohydrate 176g carbohydrate (96g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 16g 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
GRANDMOTHER STOUGAARD'S CARAMEL PECAN SWEET ROLLS
This is an Stougaard old family favorite. Not the easiest to make, but well worth the trouble. Gooey and sweet. Best eaten fresh from the oven. I usually double the recipe, because if you go to the trouble to make yeast rolls--make lots. Milk can also be warmed in the microwave.
Provided by Snuffles
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes
Time 3h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Pour the milk into a small saucepan, and set over medium heat. Heat just until a skin starts to form on the top, then remove from the stove, and stir in salt and 1/4 cup margarine. Allow to cool to lukewarm.
- Place 1/8 cup of warm water in a small bowl. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the surface, and let stand until foamy, 5 to 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, stir together the cooled milk mixture and the yeast for 2 minutes using an electric mixer on medium speed. Add egg, and mix well. Use a large wooden spoon to stir in flour 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition until the mixture forms a dough. Knead on a floured surface, adding more flour if necessary, until dough is smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Place in an oiled bowl, and turn once to coat the top. Cover, and let rise until doubled in size, 1 to 2 hours.
- Punch down dough, and let rest on the counter while you prepare the caramel topping. In a medium bowl, mix together the corn syrup, 1 1/2 tablespoons of water, 3 tablespoons of margarine and brown sugar until smooth. Spread an even layer onto the bottom of a 9x9 inch baking dish. Place pecan halves upside down in rows over the sugar mixture. Set aside.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll dough out to a 9x12 inch rectangle Spread with 2 tablespoons of margarine. Mix together 1/4 cup of sugar with the cinnamon; sprinkle over the margarine. Roll the dough up starting at the long end to form a log. Pinch the seam together to seal. Cut the roll into 1 inch rounds. Place the rounds into the prepared baking dish. Set in a warm place to rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake rolls for 20 to 25 minutes in the oven, until golden brown. Invert baking pan onto a cutting board or a clean cookie sheet while still warm so the caramel topping is on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.8 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 209.3 mg, Sugar 19.5 g
PECAN STICKY BUNS
Yummy! Everyone's favorite - gooey, sticky, and rich.
Provided by Stefanie Sellars
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large mixing bowl. Add buttermilk, eggs, 2 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup of the butter or margarine, 1/2 cup of the sugar, baking powder and salt. Blend 30 seconds with mixer on low speed, scraping sides and bottom of bowl. Beat 2 minutes on medium speed. Stir in remaining 3 cups flour. (Dough should remain soft and slightly sticky) Knead for 5 minutes, or about 200 turns on a lightly floured board. Cover dough and allow to rest for half an hour.
- Divide dough in half and roll each half into a 12x7 inch rectangle. Spread each half with 1 tablespoon soft butter and sprinkle with 1/4 cup of the sugar and 1 teaspoon of the ground cinnamon. Roll up the halves, beginning at the wide side. Seal well by pinching the seams. Cut each roll into 12 slices.
- Coat two 9 inch round cake pans with 1/4 cup melted butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 cup chopped pecans in each pan. Place 12 dough slices in each pan, leaving a small space between slices. Let rise until doubled.
- Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven for 30 minutes. Invert pans onto serving plates immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 28.7 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 341 mg, Sugar 13.7 g
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
GIANT UPSIDE-DOWN PECAN ROLLS
This recipe comes from the 2008 Taste of Home cookbook, Baking Classics. Preparation time does not include the time needed for the dough to rise twice.
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Breads
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 rolls, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- FOR THE ROLLS ~ In a large mixer bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water, then add 3/4 cup sugar, milk, 1/2 cup butter, salt, egg, egg yolk & 3 cups flour, & beat on medium speed for 3 minutes.
- Stir in enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough, then turn onto a floured surface & knead about 6 to 8 minutes or until smooth & elastic.
- Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top, then cover & let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 1/2 hours.
- After that time, punch the dough down & turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll it into a 24-inch by 18-inch rectangle.
- Melt the remaining butter & brush it over the dough.
- Combine cinnamon & remaining 1 cup of sugar, then sprinkle that over the dough to within 1/2 inch of the edges.
- Sprinkle the chopped pecans onto the dough in a similar fashion, then, starting with a short side, roll up the dough jelly-roll style. Pinch the seam to seal it, then cut the roll into 6 slices.
- Grease a 13"x9" baking dish.
- FOR THE SYRUP ~ In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter & water, bringing it to a boil, then boiling & stirring for 1 minute.
- Pour this syrup into the prepared baking dish, & arrange the pecan halves, flat side up, over the syrup.
- Place the rolls cut side down over the peacns, pressing down on each roll gently, before covering & letting rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- After that time, beat the egg white & the water & brush it over the rolls, before baking for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown.
- Immediately invert onto a serving platter & allow to cool somewhat before devouring them completely!
UPSIDE-DOWN PECAN BUNS
The recipe comes from my bread machine instructions. I made it 2-3 years ago and it was really good.
Provided by Boomette
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 3h35m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Measure first 8 ingredients in the order listed into Baking Pan.
- Insert Baking Pan into oven chamber; twist to secure. Close lid.
- Select : Dough/Pasta Setting. Press Start.
- Meanwhile, prepare syrup : Boil together butter, water and brown sugar for 1 minute. Immediately, pour into a 9 x 13 inch (23 cm x 33 cm) pan; tilt pan to cover bottom evenly. Arrange pecans, flat side up, on syrup.
- When cycle is complete, remove dough from machine to a lightly floured surface. If necessary, knead in enough flour to make dough easy to handle. Roll dough into a 12 x 18 inch (30 cm x 46 cm) rectangle. Brush with melted butter. Sprinkle evenly with a mixture of brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle chopped pecans on top. Starting at large side, roll up jelly-roll fashion. Pinch edge to seal. Cut roll into 12 equal pieces. Place over Syrup. Cover and let rise 30 minutes or until double in volume. Remove cover.
- Bake at 375 F for 35 minutes. Loosen edges and invert onto serving tray.
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.
Tips:
- Use a 9x13 inch baking dish to ensure the buns have enough space to rise and cook evenly.
- Make sure the brown sugar mixture is evenly distributed in the bottom of the pan before adding the dough. This will help create a gooey, caramelized topping.
- Allow the buns to cool slightly before inverting them onto a serving plate. This will help prevent the topping from sticking to the pan.
- Serve the buns warm with butter or cream cheese frosting for a delicious treat.
Conclusion:
Upside-down pecan buns are a classic Southern dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With their gooey caramel topping and fluffy pecan-studded dough, these buns are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying treat, give upside-down pecan buns a try!
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