Description
Indulge in the divine flavors of this Chocolate Pecan Dream Cake, a rich and moist dessert that combines the sweetness of chocolate with the crunch of toasted pecans. Perfect for any special occasion or holiday gathering.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, toasted
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in melted butter, buttermilk, vanilla, and eggs until well combined.
- Blend: Slowly stir in hot water until batter is smooth.
- Add Nuts and Chips: Fold in 1 cup of toasted pecans and chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan, smooth the top, and bake for 35–40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow cake to cool before frosting. Top with remaining pecans.
Notes
- To toast pecans, bake at 350°F for 6–8 minutes, stirring once.
- You can frost with chocolate ganache or cream cheese frosting.
- For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
