Pecan Upside Down Cake
A simple and delicious pecan upside down cake made with yellow cake mix and instant vanilla pudding.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- 9-inch round baking pan
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 yellow cake mix
- 1 pack instant vanilla pudding
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
For the Topping
- 1 stick butter melted
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup pecans
- Non-stick baking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9-inch round baking pan with non-stick baking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, instant vanilla pudding, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the melted butter into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the butter, then arrange the pecans on top.
- Pour the cake batter over the pecans and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container.