Description
A delightful dessert combining flavors of caramel, vanilla, and toasted pecans, perfect for family gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a saucepan, combine granulated sugar and water; swirl until dissolved. Boil until deep amber, then pour into the cake pan and set aside.
- Cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with heavy cream. Gently fold in pecans.
- Spoon batter into the cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
- Garnish with more pecans or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Watch the caramel closely to avoid burning. Allow the cake to cool properly before inverting for the best presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cake, caramel, pecan, dessert, family recipe