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Vegan Pecan Upside Down Cake

Indulge in Vegan Pecan Upside Down Cake - A Cozy Delight

Experience the rich flavors of Vegan Pecan Upside Down Cake, a delightful twist on classic desserts 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: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pecan Topping
  • 1/2 cup Vegan Butter or coconut oil with a dash of dairy-free milk
  • 1 cup Packed Light Brown Sugar or coconut sugar for less processed option
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon or nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt omit for low-sodium
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans or walnuts/almonds for variation
For the Cake
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Plain Flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar reduce for less sweet
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1 cup Dairy-Free Milk such as almond, soy, or oat milk
  • 1/3 cup Neutral Flavored Oil or applesauce for lower fat
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar or lemon juice, optional
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract recommended for best results

Equipment

  • 8-inch round cake pan
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

How to Make Vegan Pecan Upside Down Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease the bottom of an 8-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a saucepan, combine vegan butter, packed light brown sugar, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and salt. Heat until melted and sugar dissolves. Stir in chopped pecans, spread in the pan, and freeze to set.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and baking powder. Add dairy-free milk, neutral oil, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
  4. Pour the batter over the set pecan layer and bake for 48-53 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  5. Allow the cake to cool for 10-15 minutes, then carefully flip onto a serving plate to reveal the topping.
  6. Optional: Drizzle with extra maple syrup before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Ensure pecan mixture is fully set before adding batter for best results. Store leftovers in an airtight container to keep moist.

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