Nana Joses Chocolate Pecan Cake Recipe

Name: Nana Joses Chocolate Pecan Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or pareve margarine; 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate; 1 cup pecans; 6 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup sugar; Dash of salt; 3 tablespoons grated piloncillo sugar or brown sugar; Finely grated zest of 1 lime; Juice of 2 limes (about 1/4 cup juice); 1 pint strawberries, washed, hulled and halved; 1 pint blackberries, washed; Lightly sweetened whipped cream, optional

Servings: persons

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or pareve margarine
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate
1 cup pecans
6 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sugar
Dash of salt
3 tablespoons grated piloncillo sugar or brown sugar
Finely grated zest of 1 lime
Juice of 2 limes (about 1/4 cup juice)
1 pint strawberries, washed, hulled and halved
1 pint blackberries, washed
Lightly sweetened whipped cream, optional

1
For cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease with 1 tablespoon butter.
3
Using a double boiler or pan over simmering water, melt together chocolate and remaining 1/4 cup butter.
4
Set aside to cool.
5
Using a blender, chop pecans finely.
6
Add eggs, vanilla, sugar, salt and melted chocolate mixture, blending until smooth.
7
Pour batter into pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes; cake should be moist but not wet.
8
Allow to cool completely.
9
For the garnish: In a large mixing bowl, combine piloncillo or brown sugar, lime zest and lime juice.
10
Add strawberries and blackberries, and toss gently.
11
Just before serving, toss again and spoon on top of cake.
12
If desired, serve with lightly sweetened whipped cream.

985

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or pareve margarine, 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, 1 cup pecans, 6 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Nana Joses Chocolate 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.

Nana Joses Chocolate Pecan Cake

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