CHERRY PECAN UPSIDE-DOWN CAKE

Cherry Pecan Upside-Down Cake image

Cherries are a terrific take on traditional pineapple upside down cake. The crowning touch on each piece is the creamy, cheesy topping.-Eleanor Froehlich, Rochester, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 cans (15 ounces each) pitted dark sweet cherries, drained
1/2 cup chopped pecans
CAKE:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
TOPPING:
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup Mascarpone cheese
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Pour butter into an ungreased 9-in. round baking pan; sprinkle with brown sugar. Arrange cherries in a single layer over brown sugar; top with pecans., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition., Spoon over pecan layer. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate., For topping, in a large bowl, beat cream and cheese until it begins to thicken. Gradually add confectioners' sugar and extracts; beat until stiff peaks form. Serve with cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 742 calories, Fat 43g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 180mg cholesterol, Sodium 318mg sodium, Carbohydrate 85g carbohydrate (63g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.