Description
Indulgent Pecan Caramel Cake promises a symphony of rich, buttery flavors that dance across your palate. Sweet caramel and toasted pecans create a luxurious dessert experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups (595 ml) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (100 g) pecans, chopped
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients:
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (220 g) brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) whole milk
- 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F (175°C) and meticulously coat three 9-inch round cake pans with grease and flour.
- Create a luxurious cake base by whipping butter and sugar until ethereally light and airy. Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring thorough integration after each addition. Infuse with fragrant vanilla extract.
- Craft the dry foundation by whisking together flour, leavening agents, and salt in a separate mixing vessel. Methodically introduce dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with milk, ensuring a harmonious blend. Gently fold chopped pecans throughout the batter.
- Distribute the velvety batter evenly across prepared pans, maintaining consistent volume. Bake for 25–30 minutes until a probing toothpick emerges pristine. Allow cakes to rest in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to cooling racks.
- Develop the caramel frosting by melting butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Incorporate brown sugar and milk, bringing the mixture to a rolling boil. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
- Transform the caramel base into a silky frosting by gradually integrating powdered sugar and vanilla extract, whisking until achieving a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Once layers have completely cooled, artfully assemble the cake by spreading frosting between layers and enrobing the entire exterior. Optional: Embellish with whole pecans for a sophisticated finishing touch.
Notes
- Toast pecans before adding to batter for a deeper, richer nutty flavor that enhances the cake’s overall taste profile.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth, even mixing and create a more consistent cake texture.
- Replace regular milk with buttermilk for a tender, more moist cake crumb that adds subtle tanginess to the dessert.
- When making caramel frosting, stir constantly to prevent burning and achieve a silky, glossy consistency that spreads easily.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 63 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg