Pecan Spice Cake Recipe

Name: Pecan Spice Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 cups coarsely chopped toasted pecans; ⅔ cup chopped dried apricot; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; ½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 3 eggs; ¼ cup milk; ¼ cup brandy; ½ cup icing sugar; ½ teaspoon vanilla; 4 teaspoons whipping cream or 4 teaspoons milk

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups coarsely chopped toasted pecans
⅔ cup chopped dried apricot
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 eggs
¼ cup milk
¼ cup brandy
½ cup icing sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla
4 teaspoons whipping cream or 4 teaspoons milk

1
Grease and flour a 9-inch springform tube pan, tapping out the excess flour.
2
In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup of the flour, the pecans and apricots; toss well and set aside.
3
In a separate medium bowl, stir together the remaining flour, the baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and cloves.
4
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy.
5
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6
Add the flour/spice mixture to the butter mixture alternately with the brandy and milk.
7
Stir in the nut mixture.
8
Spoon the batter into the prepared pan.
9
Bake at 325 degrees F for 55 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
10
Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
11
Remove from the pan; place on a serving plate.
12
To make the glaze, stir together in a small bowl the icing sugar and vanilla.
13
Add enough cream to make a runny icing.
14
Spoon the glaze onto the cooled cake so that it drizzles down the sides.

1379

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 3 cups coarsely chopped toasted pecans, ⅔ cup chopped dried apricot, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Pecan Spice 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.

Pecan Spice Cake

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