Upside-Down Georgia Pecan Cake Recipe
Indulge in the rich and nutty flavors of this Upside-Down Georgia Pecan Cake. A simple yet decadent dessert that pairs perfectly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pecan Topping:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cake Batter:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Nonstick spray or butter for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the pecan topping: Mix chopped pecans, brown sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Spread this mixture in the baking dish.
- Make the cake batter: In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, water, oil, and cinnamon. Beat until smooth.
- Bake: Pour the batter over the pecan mixture and bake for 35–40 minutes. Let cool for 5–10 minutes, then invert onto a serving platter.
- Serve: Allow the cake to cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- You can use walnuts instead of pecans for a variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
