Upside-Down Pecan Cake

INGREDIENTS
● For the topping:
● 2 cups toasted pecans, chopped
● 1 cup shredded coconut
● 2/3 cup brown sugar
● 6 tablespoons butter, melted
● 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
● 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
● 1/2 teaspoon salt
● For the cake:
● 2 cups all-purpose flour
● 1 cup brown sugar, packed
● 1 cup milk
● 2/3 cup butter, softened
● 2 large eggs
● 1 tablespoon baking powder
● 2 teaspoons vanilla
● 1/4 teaspoon salt

PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch pan with aluminum foil, making sure it hangs over the sides a bit, then
grease with non-stick spray.
1
Spread pecans, brown sugar and 1 cup of the coconut in the pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon and salt, and drizzle with
vanilla extract and melted butter.
2
In a medium bowl, beat together the 2/3 cup butter and 1 cup brown sugar on medium speed with an electric mixer
until creamy. Continue mixing on low, and add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla, mixing until thoroughly
combined.
3
Add baking powder and salt, mixing on low until incorporated. Add 1/2 of the flour, followed by milk, and then
remaining flour, mixing well after each addition.
4
Pour batter over pecan mixture in prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean,
about 35-40 minutes.
5
Run a knife around the sides of the pan to loosen and let cake cool in pan for 5 minutes. Invert cake onto a platter,
using foil overhang as needed. Let cool 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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