Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Vegan Upside-Down Pecan Cake, a delightful dessert that effortlessly combines a moist cake with a luscious caramelized pecan topping. Perfectly sweet and beautifully presented, this cake is an ideal choice for gatherings or a special treat at home. With its simple preparation method, you can impress family and friends without spending hours in the kitchen. The sticky pecan topping adds a delightful crunch to each bite, making it a must-try for both vegans and non-vegans alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup vegan butter, melted
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons full-fat canned coconut milk
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, combine melted vegan butter, light brown sugar, and coconut milk. Cook until smooth and bubbling; pour into the prepared pan and top with chopped pecans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix almond milk, vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed; pour batter over the pecan layer in the pan.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes until a skewer comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg