Ingredients You'll Need – 1 cup pecan halves – ½ cup brown sugar – ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted) – ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
– 1 box yellow cake mix (or homemade cake batter) – 3 eggs – ½ cup vegetable oil – 1 cup water
Prepare the Pecan Topping – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). – Grease a 9-inch round or square baking pan. – In the bottom of the pan, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup. – Spread pecan halves evenly over the mixture.
Make the Cake Batter – In a mixing bowl, prepare the cake batter by combining the cake mix, eggs, oil, and water. – Beat until smooth and well combined.
Assemble the Cake – Pour the cake batter over the pecan topping, spreading it evenly. – Tap the pan gently to remove air bubbles.
Bake to Perfection – Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. – Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Flip & Reveal the Upside-Down Magic – Place a serving plate over the cake pan and carefully flip it over. – Let the cake sit for a few minutes before lifting the pan to reveal the gooey pecan topping.
Serve & Enjoy! – Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce. – This cake is rich, moist, and absolutely irresistible!