Are you ready to indulge in a mouth-watering dessert? This Pecan Upside Down Bundt Cake is the perfect treat for any occasion. With its rich pecan topping and moist cake batter, it’s bound to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Ingredients

  • Pecan Topping:
    • 1/2 cup melted butter
    • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
    • 1/4 cup corn syrup
    • 1/4 tsp salt
    • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • Cake Batter:
    • 1 box vanilla cake mix
    • 3 large eggs
    • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
    • 1 cup water
    • 3 tbsp sour cream

Instructions

Preparing the Pecan Topping

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt until the brown sugar is slightly dissolved.
  2. Add the chopped pecans and stir until well combined.

Preparing the Cake Batter

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Liberally spray a bundt pan with nonstick spray and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, water, and sour cream.
  4. Mix the ingredients according to the package directions until you have a smooth batter.

Assembling and Baking

  1. Pour the pecan topping mixture into the bottom of the prepared bundt pan, spreading it evenly.
  2. Carefully pour the cake batter over the pecan topping, spreading it into an even layer.
  3. Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  4. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a cooling rack for 10 minutes.
  5. After 10 minutes, run a knife around the edges of the cake to loosen it.
  6. Invert the pan onto a cake plate, allowing the pecan topping to become the top of the cake.
  7. Let the cake cool completely before serving.

Serving and Storage

This Pecan Upside Down Bundt Cake can be enjoyed at room temperature or refrigerated for up to 3 days. It’s a delightful dessert that will impress your guests and leave them craving for more. Treat yourself to a slice of this irresistible cake today!