Best 5 Gooey Caramel Pecan Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our enticing gooey caramel pecan cake, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable creation boasts a moist and fluffy vanilla cake base, generously layered with a luscious caramel sauce that oozes with richness. The pièce de résistance is a generous topping of crunchy pecan nuts, adding a delightful textural contrast to each heavenly bite.

Accompanying this star of the show are a selection of equally tempting recipes that promise to satisfy any sweet craving. Discover the secrets of crafting a classic pound cake, a timeless treat with a dense, buttery crumb. For a burst of citrusy goodness, try your hand at the zesty lemon cake, a delightful symphony of bright flavors. And if chocolate is your weakness, immerse yourself in the decadent chocolate cake, a rich and indulgent experience that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

OOEY GOOEY CARAMEL CAKE



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Love caramels? Make a rich, gooey caramel cake without the fuss of unwrapping candies.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h5m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 cup water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 bag (8 oz) chocolate-coated toffee bits
1 can (13.4 oz) dulce de leche (caramelized sweetened condensed milk)
Sweetened whipped cream, if desired
Caramel topping, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, flour, water, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in 1/2 cup of the toffee bits. Pour into pan.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup dulce de leche. Spoon remaining dulce de leche by teaspoonfuls onto batter.
  • Bake 34 to 42 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. In small microwavable bowl, microwave reserved dulce de leche on High 10 to 15 seconds or until softened; spread evenly over top of cake. Sprinkle with remaining toffee bits. Cool about 1 hour before serving. Top each serving with whipped cream and caramel topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 37 g, TransFat 0 g

BUTTER PECAN GOOEY CAKE



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Get your glass of milk ready! This cake is ooey, rich, and full of butter pecan flavor. Using the pecan-flavored cake mix is genius. Adding the pecans on top gives a little extra crunch. Make this for friends and family and it will disappear quickly!

Provided by Lisa Allen

Categories     Cakes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box butter pecan cake mix
3 eggs
1/2 c butter, melted
1 8 oz. cream cheese (softened)
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 16 oz. box confectioners' sugar
1 c chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • 2. In a large bowl, mix by hand the dry cake mix, 1 egg, and melted butter. Pat into the bottom of the greased pan and set aside.
  • 3. With electric mixer, beat softened cream cheese, 2 eggs, and vanilla well. Add confectioners sugar and beat well. Pour filling onto cake mixture and spread evenly.
  • 4. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
  • 5. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes. You want the center to be a little gooey, so don't over bake.

GOOEY CARAMEL PECAN COFFEE CAKE



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From Cooking Pleasures, Feb/March 2008. Magazine decription reads: "A caramel glaze bakes beneath this tender coffee cake, becoming a tantalizing sticky topping studded with toasted pecans when the cake is inverted."

Provided by Burgundy Damsel

Categories     Breads

Time 1h

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
4 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1 cup pecan halves
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350*. Spray 9x2" round baking pan with cooking spray. Line bottom of pan with parchment paper; spray paper.
  • Heat all topping ingredients except pecans in small saucepan over medium heat 5 minutes or until butter melts, stirring frequently. Pour into pan, coating bottom;sprinkle with pecans.
  • Beat 6 tbsp of butter in large bowl at medium speed until creamy. Add sugar and 1/3 cup brown sugar; beat 3 minutes or until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla until blended.
  • Whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt in medium bowl. At low speed, beat in flour mixture in 3 parts alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending flour mixture. Spread batter over caramel layer.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and top is firm to the touch. Cool on wire rack 8 minutes. Invert onto serving plate; drizzle with any caramel remaining in the pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.7, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 62.5, Sodium 170.2, Carbohydrate 45.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 29.4, Protein 4

GOOEY CARAMEL-PECAN CAKE



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A rich, caramel-pecan filling peeks out from tender layers of chocolate cake.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ devil's food cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
20 caramels, unwrapped
1/3 cup butter or margarine
1/3 cup whipping (heavy) cream
1 cup Betty Crocker™ chopped pecans, toasted
1 container Betty Crocker™ Whipped chocolate frosting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans, or spray with baking spray with flour.
  • Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for two 8-inch or 9-inch rounds. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around sides of pans to loosen cakes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat caramels, butter and whipping cream over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth. (Or place caramels, butter and whipping cream in 4-cup glass measuring cup; microwave uncovered on High 1 to 3 minutes, stirring once or twice.) Stir pecans into melted caramel. Cool 30 to 45 minutes or until firm enough to spread without running over edge of cake.
  • Place 1 cake layer on plate, round side down. Spread with 1 cup of the pecan filling. Top with second layer, round side up. Spread remaining pecan filling into 4- to 5-inch circle on top of cake. Spread chocolate frosting on rest of top and side of cake. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 6, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 470 mg, Sugar 38 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

SUPER EASY GOOEY PECAN CARAMEL ROLLS



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OK, your family wants warm caramel rolls and you don't have time to let yeast rolls rise or you forgot to thaw out the frozen bread loaves the night before, well, don't fear! Here is an easy, last minute, caramel roll recipe that makes a great morning treat for breakfast or brunch. We really like it for Christmas or Easter mornings or when we have unexpected company.

Provided by ugogirl

Categories     Breads

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup chopped pecans (or halves)
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 (10 ounce) packages pillsbury refrigerated buttermilk biscuits

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a buttered 9x13 baking dish, sprinkle the pecans. Sprinkle brown sugar evenly over the pecans. Pour whipping cream over the brown sugar.
  • Cut each of the biscuits into quarters. Place each biscuit quarter into the pan on top of the brown sugar/cream mixture and press down lightly.
  • Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and immediately (and carefully) turn onto a large serving plate or platter and serve.
  • Note: I have also used the Country Style or Grands Flaky Layers biscuits successfully in this recipe.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 701.1, Fat 40.5, SaturatedFat 13.5, Cholesterol 54.3, Sodium 1074.5, Carbohydrate 80.6, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 43.7, Protein 8.3

Tips:

  • Prep your ingredients: Before you start baking, measure and gather all your ingredients. This will help ensure you have everything you need and the process goes smoothly.
  • Use quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better your cake will taste. Look for fresh and high-quality ingredients, especially for the caramel sauce.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • For gooey caramel, use a combination of brown and white sugar: Brown sugar helps to achieve a rich, molasses flavor, while white sugar prevents the sauce from becoming too dark.
  • Don't boil the caramel: Keep a close eye on the caramel as it cooks. Boiling it will cause it to become bitter and grainy.
  • Be patient when making the caramel sauce: It takes time for the sugar to dissolve and caramelize. Don't rush the process or you'll end up with a burnt mess.

Conclusion:

This gooey caramel pecan cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's rich, decadent, and sure to impress your friends and family. With its tender crumb, gooey caramel sauce, and crunchy pecan topping, this cake is a flavor explosion that will leave you wanting more. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this gooey caramel pecan cake a try. You won't be disappointed.

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