Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Southern Pecan Caramel Cake. Moist layers of pecan-studded cake are generously frosted with a luscious caramel frosting, making it a show-stopping dessert for any special occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups chopped pecans (toasted)
Caramel Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
- Prepare the cake batter: Cream butter and sugar, add eggs, mix dry ingredients with milk, add vanilla and pecans, and bake.
- Make the caramel frosting: Melt butter, mix in brown sugar and cream, add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt, and beat until fluffy.
- Assemble the cake: Frost the cooled cakes with caramel frosting, layering and covering the cake. Garnish with pecans.
Notes
- Toast pecans for enhanced flavor.
- Refrigerate leftovers.
- Bring to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 58g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 83g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
