Best 6 Holiday Cherry Pecan Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our Holiday Cherry Pecan Cake, a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to a realm of festive cheer. This extraordinary cake is a harmonious blend of sweet cherries, crunchy pecans, and a moist, tender crumb, all enveloped in a luscious cream cheese frosting. Each bite is an explosion of textures and flavors, leaving you craving more. Dive into the detailed recipe to recreate this delectable treat in your own kitchen, transforming your holiday gatherings into unforgettable moments of pure indulgence. But that's not all; this article also features a collection of equally enticing recipes, including a decadent Cherry Pecan Dump Cake, a quick and easy Cherry Pecan Coffee Cake, and the irresistible Cherry Pecan Pie Bars. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you feeling merry and bright!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHERRY PECAN DREAMS



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Packed with fruit, nuts and vanilla chips, these are always a treat. To vary the flavor, swap in dried cranberries or apricots for the cherries, and pistachios for the pecans. -Mary Ann Mariotti, Plainfield, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups white baking chips
1 cup dried cherries, coarsely chopped
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and orange zest. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in the chips, cherries and pecans. , Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHERRY PINEAPPLE FRUITCAKE



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This is the finishing touch to our Christmas dinner. My family always claimed they didn't like fruitcake, but they love this one! For the best flavor, let it sit overnight before slicing.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h5m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup chopped candied cherries
1 cup chopped candied pineapple
2 cups chopped pecans
4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 cups butter, softened
2 cups sugar
6 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the cherries, pineapple, pecans and 1 cup flour; set aside. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in vanilla. Combine baking powder and remaining flour; gradually add to creamed mixture. Fold in fruit mixture., Spoon into a greased and waxed paper-lined 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 300° for 1-3/4 to 2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Remove waxed paper while warm; cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts :

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

CHERRY-PECAN RING



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Need a coffee cake with a little extra? Indulge family and friends with a sweet breakfast or brunch treat.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 jar (6 oz) maraschino cherries (about 25 cherries), drained, stems removed
1/3 cup pecan halves
2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1 egg
1 cup powdered sugar
4 teaspoons water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 8- or 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with cooking spray. Pour 1/3 cup melted butter into pan; turn pan to coat with butter. Sprinkle brown sugar over butter. Arrange cherries and pecans on sugar mixture.
  • In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, granulated sugar, milk, 2 tablespoons softened butter and egg until combined; beat vigorously 30 seconds. Spoon batter evenly over cherries and pecans.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately place heatproof plate upside down on pan; carefully turn plate and pan over to remove coffee cake. Cool 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix glaze ingredients until smooth and thin enough to drizzle, adding additional water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency. Drizzle glaze over warm coffee cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg, Sugar 27 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

CHERRY PECAN CAKE



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Such flavoursome ingredients! I've not yet made this, but it sounds so delicious! I'm posting it for the 2005 Zaar World Tour. I found this recipe in the November 2005 issue of the Australian magazine 'Table: easy family food for every day of the week'.

Provided by bluemoon downunder

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup caster sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 cup plain flour, sifted
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped pecans
2 cups pitted cherries, plus extra, to serve
1 cup cream, whipped, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease and line a 22cm round springform pan.
  • Combine the eggs, sugar and vanilla in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until pale and creamy.
  • Fold in the combined flour, baking powder and salt, and stir in the pecans and cherries.
  • Pour the batter into a prepared pan and level the top; and bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean and the top is fudgy and golden.
  • Cool on a wire rack.
  • Cut into wedges and serve with the whipped cream and cherries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.5, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 86, Sodium 218.7, Carbohydrate 45.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 30.3, Protein 5.2

HOLIDAY CHERRY PECAN CAKE



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Moist and delicious. Great for the holidays.

Provided by Anita Hoffman

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 c butter, softened
1-1/3 c sugar
3 eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt
1-1/2 c flour
1 jar(s) (6 ounce) maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
1/2 c chopped pecans
1/8 tsp baking soda
1/2 c sour cream

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time. Sift dry ingredients. Dredge cherries in 1/4 cup of flour. Stir in cherries and pecans. Add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with sour cream, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat after each addition, stir in vanilla. Beat until incorporated.
  • 2. Spread batter evenly in greased and floured 9 X 5 inch loaf pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 60 to 70 minutes. Do not overbake. Cool in pan on wire rack 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely on wire rack.

Tips:

  • Prep Work: Before you start baking, make sure all your ingredients are measured and ready to go. This will help ensure that your cake comes out perfect.
  • Creaming Butter and Sugar: When creaming the butter and sugar, make sure to do it until the mixture is light and fluffy. This will help incorporate air into the batter, making your cake light and airy.
  • Adding Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Mixing Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. This will help ensure that the dry ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  • Alternating Wet and Dry Ingredients: When adding the wet and dry ingredients to the batter, do it in three additions, alternating between the two. This will help prevent the batter from becoming too thick or lumpy.
  • Stir in Cherries and Pecans: Once the batter is smooth, gently stir in the chopped cherries and pecans. Be careful not to overmix, as this could make the cake tough.
  • Baking the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake according to the recipe instructions. Keep an eye on the cake while it's baking, and test it with a toothpick to make sure it's done before removing it from the oven.
  • Cooling and Frosting: Once the cake is done baking, let it cool completely before frosting it. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

With its moist, tender crumb, sweet and tangy cherries, and crunchy pecans, this Holiday Cherry Pecan Cake is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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