Caramel Pecan Upside Down Muffins Recipe

Indulge in the irresistible taste of caramel pecan rolls without the hours of work! These easy upside-down muffins deliver gooey caramel, crunchy pecans, and a tender crumb in just minutes. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat any time of day!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 230.4 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 4.5 (6 Reviews)
Caramel Pecan Upside Down Muffins 31

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Caramel Pecan Upside Down Muffins

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Caramel Pecan Upside Down Muffins? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Caramel Pecan Upside Down Muffins

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a small bowl, cream together 1/2 cup packed brown sugar and 2 tablespoons softened butter until smooth.
  3. Evenly distribute the brown sugar mixture into 12 oiled or sprayed muffin cups.
  4. Arrange pecan halves on top of the brown sugar mixture in each muffin cup.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  6. Cut in 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  7. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 large egg and 1 cup buttermilk.
  8. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  9. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
  10. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the muffins cool in the pan for a few minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

46g

Fat

22g

Carbs

8g