UPSIDE-DOWN PECAN CAKE

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If you like, once you have zested the orange for the batter, you could cut the fruit into sections to serve alongside the moist and crunchy cake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups pecan halves (about 5 ounces)
1/2 cup (1 stick) plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet; toast until crisp, about 7 minutes. Let cool, then coarsely chop 1/2 cup pecans. Set remaining aside.
  • Place 2 tablespoons butter in a 9-inch round cake pan; heat in the oven until melted, about 3 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle 1 tablespoon sugar over butter. Scatter chopped nuts over sugar; set aside.
  • In a food processor, process reserved pecans and flour until nuts are very finely ground. Set aside. With an electric mixer, beat remaining 1/2 cup butter and remaining cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until combined.
  • In a small bowl, combine flour mixture, baking powder, and salt; fold into egg mixture. Stir in zest. Pour into prepared pan, smoothing top.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool 10 minutes in pan; invert onto a rack to cool completely, bottom side up so the butter-pecan layer is on top.

Fred Hall
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This cake is a keeper! The cake was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The pecans and caramel sauce were the perfect finishing touch. I can't wait to make this again.


Anahita Faisal
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This cake was delicious! It was the perfect dessert for my family's gathering. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the pecans and caramel sauce were the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Bishal Lodh
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This cake is amazing! The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the pecans and caramel sauce are the perfect combination. I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit.


salim shah
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! The cake was easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The pecans and caramel sauce were delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Dakany Sekanujjugo
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This cake was delicious! It was the perfect dessert for my family's gathering. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the pecans and caramel sauce were the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Razz Khan
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I love this recipe! The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the pecans and caramel sauce are the perfect combination. I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit.


Mohamed Reda Boulezaz
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the pecans and caramel sauce were the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Shannon Finney
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This was a really good recipe! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the pecans and caramel sauce were delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Balaljd Balaljd
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This cake is amazing! It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory. The pecans add a nice crunch and the caramel sauce is to die for. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


James Matthew
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This was a great recipe! The cake was easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The pecans and caramel sauce were delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Kimberly Duncan
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I'm not usually a fan of upside-down cakes, but this one changed my mind. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the pecans and caramel sauce were the perfect combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Noor Alom
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This cake was delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the pecans added a nice crunch. The caramel sauce was also very good.


angie l
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This recipe is a keeper! The cake was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The pecans and caramel sauce were the perfect finishing touch. I can't wait to make this again.


Prakash Kumar
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This cake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful. The pecans add a great texture and the caramel sauce is to die for. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Tarfi Hossain
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I've tried many upside-down cakes, but this one is by far the best. The recipe is easy to follow and the cake turns out perfect every time. I love the gooey caramel topping and the crunchy pecans.


ahmed korim
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This upside-down pecan cake was a hit at my dinner party! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.