Upside-Down Pecan Cake

 A Delicious Caramelized Treat

The upside-down pecan cake is an irresistible dessert that combines a soft, moist cake base with a crunchy, caramelized pecan topping. Perfect for impressing guests or indulging in a sweet moment, this dessert blends simplicity with elegance. Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating this delightful treat.

Ingredients 

For the pecan topping: 

100 g (1 cup) pecans 

80 g (6 tbsp) unsalted butter 

120 g (1/2 cup) brown sugar 

2 tbsp maple syrup

For the cake batter: 

120 g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened 

150 g (3/4 cup) granulated sugar 

2 large eggs 

1 tsp vanilla extract 

200 g (1 2/3 cups) all-purpose flour 

1 1/2 tsp baking powder 

1/2 tsp baking soda 

1/4 tsp salt 

120 ml (1/2 cup) whole milk

Method :