Ingredients:
1 box of your preferred yellow cake mix
Ingredients as indicated on the cake mix box (typically water, eggs, oil)
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
Optional: 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions:
Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the cake mix box (usually 325°F to 350°F).
Thoroughly grease a 10-inch Bundt pan.
In a bowl, combine pecans, melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon (if using). Spread this mixture at the bottom of the pan.
Prepare the cake mix following the package instructions. Pour the batter over the pecan mixture in the pan.
Bake as per the cake mix instructions, but begin checking a bit early. The cake is ready when a tester comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. This patience is crucial to prevent the cake from crumbling during the grand flip.
Invert the pan onto a serving plate with hopeful anticipation and a steady hand. Gently remove the pan to reveal your Upside Down Bundt Cake.
Let the cake cool completely before slicing. This waiting period ensures the caramelized pecan topping achieves its sticky perfection.