Pecan Pie Cake with Caramel Sauce Recipe

Pecan Pie Cake with Caramel Sauce Recipe

Ingredients:

• For the Cake:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup chopped dates (optional)
• For the Pecan Filling:
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
• For the Caramel Sauce:
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cake:
   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
   • In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
   • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
   • Mix in vanilla extract.
   • In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
   • Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
   • Fold in chopped pecans and dates.
   • Pour half of the batter into the prepared bundt pan.
2. Make the Pecan Filling:
   • In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, eggs, and melted butter, and stir until well blended.
   • Stir in chopped pecans.
   • Pour this filling over the batter in the bundt pan, then top with the remaining cake batter.
3. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
   • Allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Prepare the Caramel Sauce:
   • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, heavy cream, and butter.
   • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and let boil for about 2 minutes.
   • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
   • Let the sauce cool slightly; it will thicken as it cools.
5. Serve:
   • Drizzle caramel sauce over the cooled cake and garnish with additional pecans if desired.

This Pecan Pie Cake offers a rich and nutty flavor, complemented by the sweet, buttery caramel sauce, making it a perfect dessert for any special occasion. Enjoy the process and the delicious outcome! If you have any other specific dessert or recipe requests, feel free to ask!