Best 7 Butter Pecan Flan Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Butter Pecan Flan Cake, a harmonious blend of two classic desserts. This masterpiece combines the velvety texture of a creamy cheesecake-like filling with a rich, buttery pecan crust. Each bite offers a symphony of flavors, from the sweet and decadent pecan filling to the smooth and creamy cheesecake filling. Perfectly balanced, this cake is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Accompanying this delightful dessert is a collection of equally tempting recipes that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Discover the secrets of creating the perfect Flan, a classic Spanish custard dessert with a caramelized sugar topping. For a taste of pure indulgence, try the scrumptious Butter Pecan Pie, featuring a buttery pecan filling encased in a flaky, golden crust. And if you're a fan of classic comfort food, the Pecan Pie Bars are sure to hit the spot, with their chewy crust and gooey pecan filling.

Our compilation of recipes offers something for everyone, whether you prefer the smooth elegance of a flan, the comforting warmth of a pecan pie, or the irresistible appeal of pecan pie bars. Embark on a culinary adventure and let these delectable treats transport you to dessert heaven.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTER PECAN CAKE



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My husband has a sweet tooth and I enjoy making great desserts like this cake for him! We have two farms - both of which are wonderful - but I also love being in the kitchen. I collect cookbooks and have written one myself.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons butter, melted
1-1/3 cups chopped pecans
2/3 cup butter, softened
1-1/3 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup whole milk
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
BUTTER PECAN FROSTING:
3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons whole milk
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Pour melted butter in a baking pan. Stir in pecans. Toast at 350° for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool. , In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Stir in vanilla and 1 cup toasted pecans. Pour batter into 2 greased and floured 8-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. , Meanwhile, for frosting, cream butter and sugar. Add milk and vanilla, beating until light and fluffy. Add additional milk if needed. Stir in remaining toasted pecans. Spread between the layers and over the top and sides of the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534 calories, Fat 27g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 280mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BUTTER PECAN FLAN CAKE



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This is another version of my Flan Cake. I brought it to a dinner with some friends and they couldn't get enough of it. Some had tried my Chocolate Flan Cake but I think they liked this one better (hard to believe). It is really good. It is hard to pick which one I like the most out of the 3 different ones I've posted. This...

Provided by Roberta Broussard

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 20

CAKE MIX:
1 box butter pecan cake mix
1 1/4 c sprite
1/3 c vegetable oil
1/2 tsp caramel flavoring*
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 large eggs
FLAN MIXTURE:
12 oz evaporated milk
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
1/2 tsp caramel flavoring*
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 large eggs
CARAMEL SAUCE:
1 1/2 c cajeta mexican goat milk caramel or any kind of caramel sauce or topping
PANS:
12 c bundt pan
9 x 13 inch cake pan or larger, bundt pan needs to fit inside larger pan
SUGGESTIONS:
* i use lorann oils for my flavorings, look under gourmet, then under super strength flavors (candy oils) www.lorannoils.com

Steps:

  • 1. Cake Mix: Mix cake according to the directions on the back of the box. Combine Cake mix, sprite, oil, vanilla extract, caramel flavoring and eggs, mix well. Do not use both water and coke.
  • 2. Flan Part: Combine evaporated milk, sweet condensed milk, eggs, vanilla extract and caramel flavoring, mix with mixer or in a blender. Mix for 2-3 min. Set aside. You can use 3 to 5 eggs, the more eggs you use the creamer the flan will be. \ Set flan mixture aside.
  • 3. Caramel Sauce: Spray Bundt pan with Pam or Joy (flour plus oil) spray. Pour of 1 1/2 cups Cajeta or caramel sauce/topping into bottom of bundt pan.
  • 4. Assemble the cake: 1. Spray 12 cup bundt pan with Pam or Joy (flour plus oil)spray. 2. Pour 1 1/2 cup Cajeta or caramel sauce into bottom of bundt pan. 3. Pour cake batter evenly on top of caramel that is in the bundt pan. 4. Slowly pour flan mixture on top of cake batter. The flan mixture will sink to the bottom of the cake batter by itself. This will cause the cake batter to rise up in the bundt pan. Make sure it doesn't overflow.
  • 5. Prepare cake to bake: Get a pan large enough for the bundt pan to fit inside. I use a 9 x 13 inch cake pan. Fill the 9 x 13 inch pan with 2 inches of water. Place bundt pan in the pan with the water in it. Place both pans in the oven. Cover the bundt pan with foil for the first 35 minutes of baking.
  • 6. Bake the cake: Preheat oven 400 degrees, Bake about 1 hour. Start checking cake after 45 minutes and check every 15 minutes until done. It is very important for cake to be completely done or flan will not set. Check cake with toothpick, also take a knife and gently pull the cake a little from the middle tube/center of cake and peak at cake. If gooey the cake is not done and put back in oven. Also, the cake will separate from the sides and middle of the pan when done. This seems to be the most difficult part about baking this cake. If cake is not done then the flan will be not set up. When done remove bundt pan from larger pan with water and set on cooling rack.
  • 7. Serving the cake: Although very tempting DO NOT serve before cooling cake! Cool cake on cooling rack at room temperature then place cake in refrigerator at least 2-3 hours before trying to serve. I make mine the night before and refrigerate overnight. Remove from refrigerator 1-2 hours before serving. Take a large serving platter and put on top of bundt pan and flip cake over. The cake will come out of the bundt pan. This cake is layered with the cake on the bottom, topped with the flan and the caramel on top and dripping down the sides of the cake. If transporting the cake to another location leave the cake in the bundt pan and flip it onto a platter when you get there.

CAROL'S BUTTER PECAN CAKE



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This is a cake that can be served anytime.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ¼ cups butter
2 cups chopped pecans
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
⅓ cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Grease and flour bottoms of three 9 inch layer pans. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Melt 1/4 cup butter in heavy skillet over medium heat. Add pecans and brown 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Sift flour with baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cream remaining butter in large mixing bowl. Gradually add 2 cups sugar; cream at high speed of mixer until light and fluffy. At medium speed blend in eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. At low speed add sifted dry ingredients alternately with milk and vanilla extract, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Blend well after each addition. Stir in 1 1/3 cups pecans. Pour batter into pans.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until cake is golden brown and springs back when lightly touched in center. When cool, blend remaining pecans with Creamy Butter Frosting; spread between layers and on top.
  • To Make Creamy Butter Frosting: Cream 1/4 cup butter or margarine in mixing bowl. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, salt, 4 cups confectioners' sugar and 1/3 to 1/2 cup cream. Beat until smooth and of spreading consistency. If necessary, thin with additional cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596 calories, Carbohydrate 77.2 g, Cholesterol 100.3 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 319 mg, Sugar 57.2 g

THE BEST BUTTER PECAN CAKE



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This cake is a bit of work, but it's so worth it! Top with your favorite brand of butter pecan ice cream and you'll think you've died and gone to heaven!

Provided by yooper

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup butter
2 cups chopped pecans (about 8 ounces)
3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup high-quality stick margarine, softened
2 cups sugar
4 larg eggs
3 cups sifted flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup butter, softened, divided
5 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup sugar
1 cup fat-free cool whip, thawed

Steps:

  • Prepare the pecans: Preheat the oven to 350°.
  • Put the 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) of butter in a shallow baking pan with the chopped pecans and put the pan in the oven for 15- 20 minutes, stirring the pecans and melted butter every few minutes, until the fragrance is wonderfully toasty.
  • Watch carefully near the end to avoid burning.
  • Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Grease and flour three 8 or 9-inch round layer cake pans.
  • Prepare the cake: In the large bowl of an electric mixer, cream the 3/4 cup (1 1/2) sticks of butter.
  • Beat in the 2 cups of sugar, creaming well.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Add the 2 teaspoons of vanilla to the milk.
  • Beat the flour mixture into the batter in thirds, alternating with the milk mixture.
  • Fold in 1 1/3 cups of the butter-toasted pecans into the cake batter.
  • Divide batter equally into the prepared pans.
  • Bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  • Cool and remove from pans.
  • Prepare the frosting: Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons of the butter in a medium saucepan over low-medium heat and stir in the flour.
  • Stir until all of the flour has been moistened or at least colored a little by the butter.
  • Stir in the milk just a little at a time, stirring constantly and incorporating all the milk each time before adding more, working to incorporate all the flour and avoid lumps.
  • Continue until all the milk is in and the mixture is thickened and smooth.
  • Transfer to the small bowl of an electric mixer, and beat to remove any lumps you missed.
  • Cool completely.
  • When the flour mixture is cool, beat in the teaspoon of vanilla, then the softened butter.
  • Add the 1 cup of sugar, and beat 2 minutes at medium speed, until the mixture is fluffy and no graininess from sugar remains.
  • Fold in the fat-free Cool Whip and the remaining 2/3 cup of butter-toasted pecans.
  • Fill and frost the top of the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 702, Fat 39.6, SaturatedFat 17.2, Cholesterol 137.2, Sodium 461.8, Carbohydrate 81.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 51, Protein 8.9

BUTTER PECAN LAYER CAKE



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Pecans and butter give this cake the same irresistible flavor as the popular butter pecan ice cream flavor. -Becky Miller, Tallahassee, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2-2/3 cups chopped pecans
1-1/4 cups butter, softened, divided
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk
FROSTING:
1 cup butter, softened
8 to 8-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place pecans and 1/4 cup butter in a baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently; set aside., In a large bowl, cream sugar and remaining butter until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Stir in 1-1/3 cups of toasted pecans. , Pour into 3 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, cream butter and confectioners' sugar in a large bowl. Add milk and vanilla; beat until smooth. Stir in remaining toasted pecans. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 814 calories, Fat 42g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 375mg sodium, Carbohydrate 107g carbohydrate (86g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BUTTER PECAN CAKE



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Make and share this Butter Pecan Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Zewbiedoo

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (18 ounce) package betty crocker butter pecan cake mix
1 (16 ounce) can betty crocker coconut pecan frosting
3 eggs
1/2 cup oil
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix all ingredients together -- yes, the frosting too!
  • Pour into greased bundt pan.
  • Bake 60 minutes at 350°F.
  • Serve with whipped cream, if desired.

SOUTHERN PECAN CAKE



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Because pecan trees are such an iconic symbol in Texas, this recipe is a classic in any Southern home. I remember eating this cake as a baby, even picking the pecans myself from the trees in my grandmother's backyard. When I chose to enter it in at the County Fair, my grandmother gave her coveted recipe secrets to me. And, now, this award-winning cake can be enjoyed in your home, too!

Provided by Satira

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup milk
¼ cup coconut milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups cake flour
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
5 egg yolks
2 cups white sugar
½ (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk (such as Carnation®)
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 egg yolks
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups pecans, very finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
  • Mix butter, milk, coconut milk, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl. Combine flour, sugar, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Slowly mix into the milk mixture. Add egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Divide batter between the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake cakes in the preheated oven until tops are golden yellow and spring back when lightly pressed, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Prepare frosting while cakes are baking. Combine sugar, evaporated milk, butter, egg yolks, and flour in a saucepan. Heat over medium-low, stirring constantly, until mixture starts to thicken. Add vanilla and stir for 1 minute. Pour in pecans; cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
  • Remove frosting from heat and let cool. Remove cakes from the oven and set aside to cool, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Place 1 cooled cake layer on a serving plate. Cover with some of the cooled frosting. Top with the second cake layer. Frost top and sides with remaining frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.5 calories, Carbohydrate 59.5 g, Cholesterol 152.8 mg, Fat 41.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 159.7 mg, Sugar 40.7 g

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients. This will help the cake batter come together smoothly and evenly.
  • Don't overbeat the batter. Overbeating can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake in a water bath. This will help prevent the cake from drying out.
  • Let the cake cool completely before serving. This will help the cake to set and hold its shape.
  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the cake will taste.
  • Store the cake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Butter pecan flan cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich, buttery flavor and creamy pecan filling, this cake is sure to please everyone at your table. Plus, it's relatively easy to make, so you don't have to be a professional baker to enjoy it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give butter pecan flan cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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