Best 3 Caramel Pecan Chocolate Cake Recipes
Indulge in a decadent treat with our Caramel Pecan Chocolate Cake, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This masterpiece features layers of moist chocolate cake, luscious caramel sauce, and crunchy pecan praline, all enveloped in a rich chocolate ganache. Each bite is a journey through a symphony of textures and flavors, from the velvety cake to the gooey caramel and the nutty crunch of pecans. This recipe also includes additional variations to satisfy every palate, such as a gluten-free version, a vegan option with almond flour and coconut sugar, and even a keto-friendly version using almond flour and erythritol. Let your taste buds embark on a culinary adventure with our Caramel Pecan Chocolate Cake and its delightful variations.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
CARAMEL-PECAN CHOCOLATE CAKE
No one will believe that Ruth Lee's ooey-gooey chocolate cake is actually light. The Ontario, Canada reader's decadent treat features two chocolate cake layers with creamy caramel between.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 24 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a small heavy saucepan, heat the caramels, milk and butter over low heat until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth, stirring frequently; set aside., In a large bowl, combine chocolate and oil. Beat in the water, applesauce, egg whites, egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, sugar, sugar blend, baking soda and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture until blended. , Pour half of the batter into a 13x9-in. baking pan well coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 14-18 minutes or until center is set. Spread caramel mixture evenly over cake; top with remaining batter. Sprinkle with pecans. , Bake 18-23 minutes longer or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the top layer comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 243mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
CARAMEL-PECAN CHOCOLATE CAKE
This tastes like a gooey pecan bun, but instead it's a gooey chocolate cake smothered in caramel pecan topping, this cake is SOOOO good!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare a buttered non-stick 10-inch tube pan.
- To make the topping; combine brown sugar, butter and water in a saucepan; boil over medium heat, stirring often, until butter is melted, and mixture is glossy, 3-5 minutes.
- Chop 1/2 cup of the pecans into the caramel mixture.
- Spread evenly into the bottom of a buttered tube pan.
- For the cake; sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, coffee granules, salt and baking soda.
- Cream butter until fluffy.
- Beat in sugar, vanilla and the Break-Free eggs.
- Alternating, mix in the flour mixture and buttermilk into the butter/egg mixture.
- Drop by spoonfuls of batter over the caramel mixture; spread evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the cake test done.
- Turn cake pan over onto a platter, and let stand for 2 minutes.
- Remove pan and quickly replace any pecans that might have stuck to the pan.
- Cool completely before slicing.
~ CHOCOLATE CARAMEL PECAN CAKE ~
A delicious cake in which I've enjoyed as long as I can remember. I've tweaked it to my families liking. Ooey gooey goodness at its best!
Provided by Cassie *
Categories Chocolate
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Spray a 9x13 baking pan or dish with bakers secret or grease and flour. Set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together, milk, butter, eggs, vanilla and sugar. Mix together flour, cocoa, soda and mix with wet ingredients. Do not over mix, just until all ingredients are wet, may be some smal lumps. Spread evenly into prepared pan. Bake for 25 minutes or until pick inserted is clean.
- 2. While cake is baking, place butter, milk and sugar into med saucepan over med heat. Stir until butter and sugar is melted. Set aside to cool somewhat.
- 3. Remove cake and place on cooling rack. Pour topping over cake and spread evenly. Sprinkle evenly with pecans. Place cake under broiler, just until topping begins to bubble. Eat warm or once cooled, we prefer it warm with all that ooey gooey goodness!
Tips:
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A good semisweet or bittersweet chocolate will work well.
- Be careful not to overcook the cake, or it will be dry. A toothpick inserted into the center of the cake should come out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.
- If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a plastic bag with the corner snipped off to pipe the frosting onto the cake.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Conclusion:
This Caramel Pecan Chocolate Cake is a rich and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of chocolate, caramel, and pecans is sure to please everyone. With its moist and flavorful cake layers, creamy frosting, and crunchy pecan topping, this cake is a surefire hit. Whether you're baking it for a special occasion or just because you deserve a treat, this cake is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. So go ahead and give it a try - you won't be disappointed!
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