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Upside-Down Georgia Pecan Cake

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Upside-Down Georgia Pecan Cake is a Southern-inspired dessert featuring caramelized pecans baked into a buttery, tender cake. Warm, nutty, and perfectly sweet, it’s ideal for gatherings and holidays.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups Pecans, halved
  • 1/2 cup Butter (1 stick), melted
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar, packed
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 3/4 cup Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Pour melted butter into the cake pan, sprinkle brown sugar evenly, and arrange pecans on top.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In a bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon if using.
  4. Assemble the Dish: In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, and melted butter. Combine wet and dry mixtures until smooth.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Pour batter gently over the pecan mixture. Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Finishing Touches: Cool for 5 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate to reveal the pecan topping.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Slice and serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Notes

  • Toast pecans lightly before baking for deeper flavor.
  • Use dark brown sugar for a richer caramel topping.
  • Invert cake after 5 minutes to avoid sticking.

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