Kentucky Pecan Cake Recipe

Name: Kentucky Pecan Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 c. flour; 2 c. sugar; 1 1/2 c. oil; 1 c. applesauce; 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder; 2 1/2 Tbsp. ground cinnamon; 2 Tbsp. hot water; 4 eggs, separated; 1 c. pecans, chopped; 1/4 c. powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Combine flour, sugar, oil, applesauce, baking powder, cinnamon, hot water, and egg yolks; beat at medium speed with electric mixer until smooth.
3
Stir in chopped pecans. Beat egg whites until stiff then fold into the batter.
4
Pour the mixture into an ungreased tube pan.
5
Bake 1 hour and 30 minutes. Invert the pan and cool the cake completely before removing from the pan.
6
Sprinkle the top of the cake with powdered sugar.

2478

kcal

Calories

145

Fat

275

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 c. flour, 2 c. sugar, 1 1/2 c. oil, 1 c. applesauce, and more.

Yes, Kentucky 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.

Kentucky Pecan Cake

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