Upside Down Pumpkin Cake With Praline Caramel Swirl 1767837035.182644
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Upside Down Pumpkin Cake With Praline Caramel Swirl

Upside Down Pumpkin Cake With Praline Caramel Swirl 1767837035.182644

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Upside Down Pumpkin Cake With Praline Caramel Swirl 1767837035.182644

praline upside down pumpkin cake easy fall dessert recipe

  • Author: Jusmira Rayne
  • Total Time: 70 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: General
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Description

This Upside Down Pumpkin Cake with Praline Caramel Swirl is a comforting autumnal dessert featuring tender spiced pumpkin cake atop caramelized pumpkin slices and a crunchy praline pecan topping. It’s perfect for Thanksgiving or a cozy weekend treat.

Ingredients

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  • 300g (10.5oz) pumpkin puree, well-drained
  • 200g (1 cup + 100g / ½ cup) granulated sugar
  • 200g (1 cup) light brown sugar
  • 250g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp + ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 180g (¾ cup + 30g / 2 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 large eggs
  • 120ml (½ cup) whole milk
  • 100g (3½ oz) pecans, coarsely chopped
  • 100g (½ cup) dark brown sugar
  • 60ml (¼ cup) heavy cream
  • Pinch saffron threads (optional)
  • 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds, toasted
  • 1 tsp brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat & Prepare: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Butter and flour a 23cm (9-inch) round cake pan.
  2. Craft Praline: Melt butter and sugar, stir until amber. Add pecans, spread on parchment, and harden. Break into pieces.
  3. Prepare Pumpkin Base: Slice pumpkin, toss with butter and sugar, arrange in pan.
  4. Whip Caramel Swirl: Combine brown sugar, cream, saffron (optional), and cinnamon; heat until smooth.
  5. Mix Cake Batter: Cream butter and sugars, add eggs one at a time, then pumpkin and milk.
  6. Combine Ingredients: Gently fold in sifted dry ingredients.
  7. Assemble Cake: Layer batter, praline, and caramel twice, finishing with batter.
  8. Create Swirl: Swirl caramel through batter.
  9. Bake & Invert: Bake 45-50 minutes. Cool 10 minutes, then invert.
  10. Final Flourish: Drizzle with caramel, scatter praline and pumpkin seeds.

Notes

For best results, use 100% pumpkin puree and measure flour accurately. Don’t overmix the batter to avoid a dense cake.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 30 g
  • Sodium: 200 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 100 mg

Keywords: pumpkin cake,upside down cake,praline,caramel,fall dessert,thanksgiving,baking,pecan

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