CARAMEL-PECAN CHOCOLATE CAKE

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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

1 package (14 ounces) caramels
1 can (14 ounces) fat-free sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup butter
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
1/3 cup canola oil
1-1/2 cups water
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 egg whites
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/3 cups sugar
1/3 cup sugar blend
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

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.

Joker gaming
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I'm so glad I found this recipe!


sprïng trapper
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This cake is a must-try for any baker.


Odoh Chidubem
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I highly recommend this cake to anyone who loves to bake.


Joe Adamie Naqtai
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This cake is the perfect dessert for any chocolate lover.


Miradi Fakwilu
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I can't wait to make this cake again!


Glenda Siltakuah Gongilo
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This cake is definitely a keeper.


saysing anonymousnotes
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I'm not much of a baker, but this cake turned out perfectly.


Julien Esper
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This cake is so delicious, I could eat it every day.


Raven Plant
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I made this cake for a friend's birthday party, and everyone loved it!


Shahrukh Quddus
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I didn't have any pecans, so I used walnuts instead. They worked just as well.


Lorne Bolack
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The cake was a bit dry, but the caramel sauce helped to make it more moist.


Corina Bega
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Paul Lewis Jr
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I highly recommend this cake to anyone who loves chocolate, caramel, and pecans.


Solomzi Nomvalo
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This cake is perfect for any occasion.


Blue gacha
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The chocolate ganache is the perfect finishing touch to this cake.


Dawie Badenhorst
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The pecans add a nice crunch and flavor to the cake.


Jdxxz141 28
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I love the way the caramel sauce soaks into the cake, making it extra moist and flavorful.


Abubakar Ibrahim
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This cake is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Pepe Arinze
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I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly.


Howard Myrick
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This cake was a hit with my family! The combination of caramel, pecans, and chocolate was perfect, and the cake was moist and fluffy.