Description
Scrumptious pecan pie cake blends classic Southern dessert flavors in a delightful layer cake. Nutty pecans and caramel-like filling promise a rich, indulgent experience you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- ¾ cup (177 mL) vegetable oil
- 2 cups chopped pecans
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 scant tsp salt
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preparation: Lavishly coat a 13×9-inch pan with butter or non-stick spray, ensuring complete surface coverage for effortless cake release.
- Mixing Base: Whisk eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla extract in a spacious bowl until the mixture transforms into a silky, aerated emulsion with a light, frothy texture.
- Incorporating Wet Ingredients: Blend vegetable oil and salt into the egg mixture, creating a harmonious liquid foundation with balanced flavor profiles.
- Dry Ingredient Integration: Gently fold flour into the liquid base, maintaining a delicate batter consistency and preventing overmixing that could compromise the cake’s texture.
- Pecan Distribution: Fold chopped pecans throughout the batter, ensuring even distribution for a consistent nutty crunch in every slice.
- Baking Process: Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, spreading uniformly, then bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 35-40 minutes until edges turn golden-brown and the center sets with a gentle firmness.
- Cooling and Finishing: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan, then slice into 24 precise squares and optionally dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Storage: Preserve the cake’s moisture and flavor by storing squares in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
- Butter Pan Thoroughly: Complete surface coverage prevents sticking and ensures easy cake removal.
- Whisk Eggs Vigorously: Achieve a light, frothy texture by whisking eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla until fully incorporated and aerated.
- Fold Flour Gently: Mix flour delicately to maintain batter’s soft consistency and prevent tough, dense cake texture.
- Check Doneness Carefully: Golden-brown edges and set center indicate perfect baking; avoid overbaking to preserve moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 418
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 146 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg