Orange Pecan Beer Cake With Orange Glaze Recipe

Name: Orange Pecan Beer Cake With Orange Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted; ½ cup sugar; 1 ½ teaspoons grated orange peel; ¼ teaspoon nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon vanilla; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda; ¾ cup butter or ¾ cup Crisco, softened; 1 ½ cups sugar; 3 eggs; 1 ½ teaspoons grated orange peel; 1 tablespoon orange juice, plus beer to make 1/2 cup; 1 ½ cups sour cream; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 orange, juice and zest of; ½ cup light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon butter; ⅓ cup toasted pecan halves

Servings: persons

1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
½ cup sugar
1 ½ teaspoons grated orange peel
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon vanilla
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
¾ cup butter or ¾ cup Crisco, softened
1 ½ cups sugar
3 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons grated orange peel
1 tablespoon orange juice, plus beer to make 1/2 cup
1 ½ cups sour cream
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 orange, juice and zest of
½ cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
⅓ cup toasted pecan halves

1
Preheat oven to 350F Grease a 12-cup Bundt pan with butter or Crisco and dust with floor.
2
To prepare the filling, combine pecans, sugar, orange peel, nutmeg and vanilla.
3
Cover.
4
To prepare the cake, combine flour, baking powder and baking soda.
5
Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
6
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
7
Beat in grated orange peel, orange juice and beer mixture, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth.
8
Add flour mixture and stir only until smooth.
9
Pour one-third of the batter into the prepared pan.
10
Top with one-third of the filling.
11
Repeat layers twice.
12
Bake 45 to 50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
13
Cool 10 minutes in pan; invert onto a serving plate.
14
To prepare the glaze, remove peel (without pith) from orange in long strips.
15
Combine juice of the orange, sugar and butter in a small saucepan.
16
Heat and gently simmer until mixture is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
17
Remove from heat and add pecans.
18
Brush glaze on top and sides of warm cake.
19
Arrange orange peel and pecans decoratively on top.

1777

kcal

Calories

Fat

213

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 cup chopped pecans, toasted, ½ cup sugar, 1 ½ teaspoons grated orange peel, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Orange Pecan Beer Cake With Orange Glaze 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.

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Orange Pecan Beer Cake With Orange Glaze

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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