Description
Caramel Pecan Cake is a luscious treat that combines a moist, spiced sheet cake with an indulgent caramel frosting, making it the perfect dessert for any occasion. This easy-to-make cake features a tender crumb enhanced by warm cinnamon, topped with a rich and creamy caramel frosting and finished with crunchy pecans for added texture. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this cake promises to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time and add vanilla.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and cream; bring to boil while stirring.
- Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes before whisking in powdered sugar and vanilla. Adjust consistency if necessary.
- Once cooled, spread frosting over cake and sprinkle with pecans.
- Slice and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 415
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg