Caramel Pecan Cake Recipe

Name: Caramel Pecan Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3 cups sugar; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 6 large eggs; 8 ounces sour cream; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 3 cups cake flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1 teaspoon vanilla; ICING; 2 1/2 cups sugar; 1 large egg, beaten; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup evaporated milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/4 teaspoon almond extract; 1 dash salt; chopped pecans

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
3 cups sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
6 large eggs
8 ounces sour cream
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups cake flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla
ICING
2 1/2 cups sugar
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 dash salt
chopped pecans

1
cream butter, add sugar and fresh lemon juice.
2
cream until light and fluffy --
3
add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4
combine baking soda to sour cream; sift flour twice with salt.
5
turn mixer onto low speed and alternately add sour cream and flour to batter.
6
add flavorings --
7
pour batter into a greased and floured bundt or tube pan.and bake at 325* for 1 1/2 hours.
8
to prepare icing:.
9
in a heavy saucepan, mix 2 cups sugar, beaten egg, butter and milk --
10
put on low fire and let come to a slow boil --
11
in a small black iron skillet, melt remaining 1/2 cup sugar and let cook until brown and runny.
12
add this to sugar mixture and continue to cook until the temperature reaches the soft ball stage.238*.
13
you must cook this slowly to prevent the milk from scorching.
14
remove from fire and let cool slightly.; then add salt and flavorings.
15
beat until icing reaches a spreading consistency.
16
ice on cooled cake.
17
sprinkle top with chopped pecans.

2204

kcal

Calories

Fat

352

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 3 cups sugar, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 6 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Caramel Pecan Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Caramel Pecan Cake

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