Description
A delightful cake that combines buttery sweetness with rich caramel, crispy sugar crust, and crunchy toasted pecans, evoking warm memories of family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line with parchment paper.
- Toast pecans on a baking sheet for 8-10 minutes, then let cool and chop.
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one by one, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- Gradually add flour and heavy cream alternately until just combined.
- Fold in toasted pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- In a bowl, whip together heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form and spread over the cooled cake.
- Caramelize the sugar on top using a kitchen torch to desired darkness.
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients for best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, pecan, caramel, crème brûlée, family recipe