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Vegan Pecan Upside Down Cake

Indulge in Vegan Pecan Upside Down Cake for Pure Comfort

This Vegan Pecan Upside Down Cake offers a guilt-free dessert option that's comforting and quick to prepare, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 53 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 23 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 245
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Topping
  • 1/3 cup Vegan Butter or coconut oil
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar or granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup or agave syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon or nutmeg substitute
  • a pinch Salt optional
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans or walnuts/almonds
For the Cake Batter
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Plain Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar reduce for less sweetness
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 cup Dairy-Free Milk any plant-based milk
  • 1/4 cup Neutral Flavored Oil canola or sunflower oil
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional but recommended

Equipment

  • 8-inch round cake pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan, lining the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt vegan butter, then add brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until smooth and bubbly, then fold in the chopped pecans and pour into the prepared pan.
  3. Freeze the pecan topping for about 15 minutes to set.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and baking powder. In another bowl, mix dairy-free milk, oil, vinegar, and vanilla. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
  5. Pour the cake batter over the pecan topping carefully, smoothing out the top.
  6. Bake for 48 to 53 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  7. Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then invert onto a serving platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 85mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the cake pan is well-greased to prevent sticking. If the top browns too fast, tent with aluminum foil while baking. Use a sharp serrated knife for clean slicing.

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