Description
Vegan Upside-Down Pecan Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavors of caramelized pecans with a moist, fluffy cake. This plant-based treat is not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make, making it perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in. The sweet, sticky topping complements the tender crumb of the cake beautifully, ensuring each bite is packed with flavor. Serve it warm or at room temperature, and watch as your friends and family indulge in this vegan masterpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup vegan butter
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 and 1/2 cups pecan halves
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup plant-based milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a saucepan, mix melted vegan butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup; heat until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared cake pan and layer with pecan halves.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
- In another bowl, combine granulated sugar, applesauce, plant-based milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined; add apple cider vinegar and stir quickly.
- Pour batter over the pecans in the pan; spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a plate; let it cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg