I know what you’re thinking… “How can I possibly make this Pecan Upside-Down Bundt Cake from scratch? It looks so fancy, and it’s like a cake and pecan pie all in one!”

PECAN UPSIDE DOWN BUNDT CAKE RECIPE

I know what you’re thinking… “How can I possibly make this Pecan Upside-Down Bundt Cake from scratch? It looks so fancy, and it’s like a cake and pecan pie all in one!”

Well, two of those points are true. It does look fancy, and it is like a cake and pecan pie all in one, but you can make it. I’ll even let you in on a little secret, it’s made using a boxed cake mix so half the work is already done for you!

The moist, not-too-sweet cake base pairs perfectly with the crunchy, nutty, pecan pie filling-like topping to create a match made in heaven. Not to mention, the flip!

Ingredients

For the Pecan Topping:

• ½ cup packed light or dark brown sugar
• ¼ cup of corn syrup
• ½ cup melted butter
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• ¼ tsp salt

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For the Cake Batter:

• 1 box vanilla cake mix (I used Betty Crocker Super Moist Vanilla)
• ½ cup of vegetable oil
• 3 large eggs
• 3 tbsp sour cream
• 1 cup of water

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
• Spray the 10-inch bundt pan liberally with non-stick cooking spray, and set aside for later

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Pecan Topping

• In a medium bowl, using a hand-held mixer or whisk, combine melted butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Continue mixing until the brown sugar has almost dissolved completely
• Add pecans to brown sugar mixture and mix until fully combined
• Pour mixture into prepared bundt pan and use a spatula to spread into one even layer. Set aside

Cake Batter

• In a large bowl, using a hand-held mixer or whisk, combine cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and sour cream. Mix together until no lumps remain
• Pour cake batter over top of the pecan topping. Use a spatula to make sure the batter is spread out evenly and completely covers the pecan topping
• Bake in preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick or cake tester stick inserted comes out clean
• After the cake is finished baking, remove bundt pan from oven and place on a cooling rack to cool for 10 minutes. Do not attempt to flip the pan before this!
• Once 10 minutes have passed, place a large plate over the top of the bundt pan to invert the cake onto the plate. I like to bang the top of the pan a few times before I lift it up to make sure those loose pecans unstick from the pan
• Slice and serve warm with your favorite ice cream, or allow the cake to cool and serve at room temperature