Pecan Pie Upside Down Cake

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This pecan pie upside-down cake is an easy version of a delicious upside down buttery cake, topped with pecans in caramel sauce. It’s the best part of pecan pie and golden cake all in one.

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Yolanda Gutierrez
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Yolanda Gutierrez
Yoly loves to cook and bake and is an avid member of the Allrecipes Allstars, where she has shared countless original recipes and food photos.
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Published on November 2, 2024
Close up of a slice of pecan upside down cake with cake in the background
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Cool Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • nonstick cooking spray

  • 1/2 cup butter

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar

  • 1/3 cup light corn syrup

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla paste

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1 1/2 cups pecan halves

Cake Batter

  • 1 (15.5 ounce) box butter golden cake mix (such as Duncan Hines®)

  • 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding

  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature

  • 1 cup milk, at room temperature

  • 1/2 cup oil

  • 1/4 cup sour cream

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla paste

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 10-inch cake pan with nonstick cooking spray. Line with parchment paper and spray again. Set aside.

  2. Place butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla paste, cinnamon, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Add pecans and stir until pecans are coated in mixture. Pour into prepared cake pan and set aside.

  3. For cake batter, place cake mix, eggs, pudding mix, milk, oil, sour cream, and vanilla in a large bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat for 3 minutes. Pour over pecan mixture. 

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until a skewer inserted in center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes.

  5. Run a butter knife around outside of cake to release from pan. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully flip cake onto a serving platter and cool completely before slicing.

    golden upside down cake topped with caramel and pecans on cream colored plate

    Yolanda Gutierrez

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

426 Calories
28g Fat
43g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 426
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 36%
Saturated Fat 7g 36%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 504mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 40g
Protein 3g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 60mg 5%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 112mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.