Caramel Apple Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. 2
   In a 9 inch pan, melt 3 tablespoons butter. Sprinkle 1/3 cup brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon of the cinnamon. Arrange twelve pecan halves, then the apple wedges (as you would for a pineapple upside-down cake. Chop remaining pecans and set aside.
3. 3
   In a small bowl, mix flour, baking soda, salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon. Set aside.
4. 4
   Beat 3/4 cup butter and sugar until smooth and fluffy. Stir in water. Add flour mixture and mix just until combined. Fold in reserved nuts.
5. 5
   Spread batter evenly over apples and bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
6. 6
   Cool 10 minutes, then invert onto serving plate.