Description
A delightful blend of moist cake, crunchy pecans, and luscious caramel, marrying the flavors of traditional pecan pie with fluffy cake.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the maple caramel by simmering maple syrup and cream in a saucepan until thickened.
- Let the cake cool completely before drizzling with maple caramel.
Notes
Use quality maple syrup for best flavor. Toasting the pecans enhances their crunch.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg