Pecan Upside Down Cake

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.

3. Assemble and Bake

  1. Carefully spoon the cake batter over the pecan topping in the pan, spreading it gently to cover the nuts without disturbing the pattern.
  2. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  3. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

4. Flip and Serve

  1. Run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the cake. Place a serving plate upside-down over the pan and carefully flip the cake onto the plate.
  2. Lift the pan off, revealing the golden pecan topping. If any nuts stick to the pan, gently place them back onto the cake.

5. Serve and Enjoy