Walnut Upside Down Cake Recipe

Nostalgic and delicious! This Walnut Upside-Down Cake recipe is a family heirloom, resurrected after years of being lost. A buttery, caramelized walnut topping complements a moist and tender cake, making it the perfect dessert for any occasion. Get ready to relive cherished memories (or create new ones!) with this easy-to-follow recipe.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 337.1 kcal
Protein 8g
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Ingredients for Walnut Upside Down Cake

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How to Make Walnut Upside Down Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and corn syrup; stir until melted and smooth.
  3. Stir in vanilla extract and salt. Spread evenly in the prepared baking pan.
  4. Arrange walnut halves evenly over the brown sugar mixture.
  5. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  7. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  8. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  9. Pour batter over the walnut mixture in the prepared pan.
  10. Bake for 45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

184g

Fat

10g

Carbs

19g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Walnut Upside Down Cake?

Walnut Upside Down Cake takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Walnut Upside Down Cake?

Walnut Upside Down Cake has approximately 337.1 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 19 g carbohydrates and 16 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Walnut Upside Down Cake?

The key ingredients for Walnut Upside Down Cake are White Sugar, Flour, Salt, Baking Powder, Walnuts, Golden Raisin. See the full list with measurements above.

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