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Vegan Pecan Upside Down Cake

A slice removed from a moist vegan pecan upside down cake topped with glossy caramel and pecans.
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Make this rich, plant-based pecan upside down cake. It features a simple vegan caramel topping and a moist cake base, proving you can create classic desserts without eggs or dairy butter.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup vegan butter, melted
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups pecan halves
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened plain plant milk (soy or almond recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and line the bottom of a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the topping: Pour half of the melted vegan butter (1/2 cup) into the prepared cake pan. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the butter. Arrange the pecan halves in a single layer over the sugar mixture.
  3. Prepare the cake batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, the remaining 1/2 cup of melted vegan butter, applesauce, plant milk, and vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Add the apple cider vinegar to the wet ingredients and stir briefly.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing only until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.
  7. Carefully spoon the cake batter over the pecan layer in the prepared pan, spreading it gently to cover the nuts evenly.
  8. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a wire rack for exactly 10 minutes.
  10. Place a serving plate or platter upside down over the cake pan. Wearing oven mitts, carefully invert the pan and plate together. Lift the pan off slowly. If any pecans stick, gently place them back onto the cake top.
  11. Let the cake cool slightly before slicing and serving. This is a great vegan caramel pecan cake for any occasion.

Notes

  • For the best caramelization, ensure your brown sugar is fresh and not hardened.
  • Use unsweetened applesauce as a binder and moisture provider in place of eggs.
  • If you prefer a richer flavor, use full-fat canned coconut milk instead of thin plant milk.
  • This recipe works well as a southern style vegan baking treat.

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