Description
Chocolate pecan dream cake brings southern charm to dessert tables with rich, indulgent layers. Pecans and chocolate create a luxurious harmony, promising delightful moments you’ll savor with each delectable slice.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 g) sugar
- 1/2 cup (50 g) cocoa powder
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) milk
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup (100 g) pecans, chopped
- 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
Frosting:
- Chocolate buttercream or preferred frosting type
Instructions
- Prepare oven at 350F (175C) and thoroughly coat two 9-inch cake pans with grease to prevent sticking.
- Combine dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, whisking flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
- Incorporate wet ingredients by adding milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla, stirring until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Gradually introduce boiling water, gently mixing until the batter becomes uniformly thin and glossy.
- Gently fold chopped pecans throughout the batter, ensuring even distribution of nuts.
- Carefully pour the batter into prepared pans, dividing equally to promote consistent baking.
- Place in preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick that should emerge clean when inserted into cake’s center.
- Allow cakes to rest in pans for 10 minutes, then delicately transfer to a wire cooling rack to reach room temperature.
- Complete the cake by applying a luscious chocolate buttercream frosting and optionally garnishing with additional toasted pecans for enhanced texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Swap milk with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version that’s equally rich and delicious.
- Ensure boiling water is added gradually to prevent curdling and maintain a smooth, silky batter texture.
- Toast pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the cake’s overall profile.
- Use room temperature eggs and milk for better ingredient integration and a more consistent cake crumb.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg