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Vegan Pecan Upside Down Cake

Vegan Pecan Upside Down Cake
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Indulge in the delightful Vegan Pecan Upside Down Cake, a scrumptious twist on a classic dessert that combines the rich, buttery flavors of pecan pie with the soft, moist texture of cake. This easy-to-make recipe features a gooey pecan topping drizzled with maple syrup and a hint of cinnamon, making it perfect for celebrations or cozy evenings at home. Whether served warm with coconut whipped cream or accompanied by fresh berries, this cake is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. Enjoy the warm, inviting flavors while embracing a vegan lifestyle!

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (115g) vegan butter
  • 1/3 cup (65g) packed light brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons (65g) maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (105g) chopped pecans
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose plain flour
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt (if using unsalted butter)
  • 3/4 cup (190g) dairy-free milk (room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup (55g) neutral flavored oil
  • 1/4 cup (55g) melted vegan butter (and cooled or extra oil)
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a round cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, mix vegan butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt until smooth. Spread this mixture in the bottom of the prepared pan and sprinkle chopped pecans on top.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, combine dairy-free milk, oil, melted vegan butter, vinegar (if using), and vanilla extract.
  4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Carefully pour the batter over the pecan topping in the pan and smooth it out.
  6. Bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.

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