TEXAS COWBOY CAKE
Turn EVERY day into a holiday with this wonderful cake... a true celebration of family and flavor!
Provided by Cindy Moblo
Categories Sweet Breads
Time 2h30m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. Combine first eight ingredients in a saucepan and bring to low boil while stirring continually. Reduce heat and let simmer 5 minutes. Remove to cool.
- 2. Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
- 3. Once cooled to lukewarm, slowly stir the liquid spice/fruit mixture into the dry ingredients. Fold in chopped pecans. Pour into two large well-greased loaf pans.
- 4. Arrange pecan halves in a decorative pattern on the top of the loaves.
- 5. Bake 1 hour at 300 degrees.
- 6. With a brush, gently apply a coat of corn syrup over the cakes. (A few tablespoons of bourbon or rum may be added to the corn syrup.)
- 7. Continue baking one hour, or until a toothpick come out of the cakes cleanly. Cool.
- 8. For an adult dessert, a few tablespoons of bourbon or rum can be poured on each slice prior to serving.
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Mutloob Ali
ali_m@aol.comThis cake is sure to be a hit at any party or gathering.
Rakib Hossain manik
rm25@hotmail.comI love that this cake is not too sweet. It's perfect for after a big meal.
A GHAFFAR JESSANI
a-g63@hotmail.comThis cake is the perfect combination of sweet and salty.
FLORI SINANI
s@gmail.comI've never made a Texas cowboy cake before, but this recipe made it really easy. The cake turned out great!
Mubashir Arshad
arshadmubashir17@hotmail.co.ukThis cake is so easy to make, even a beginner baker can do it.
mdjabirali
mdjabirali99@yahoo.comI made this cake for my daughter's birthday party and it was a huge success. All the kids loved it.
Kidd Pluto
pluto.k@yahoo.comI'm not a fan of chocolate cake, but I loved this one! It's not too sweet and the frosting is perfect.
emmanuel akoto
aemmanuel@gmail.comThis cake was a bit dry for my taste, but the frosting was delicious.
Don patan
pd@yahoo.comI'm allergic to pecans, so I substituted walnuts. The cake still turned out great.
Robert Schnering
r_schnering47@yahoo.comThis cake is so rich and decadent, it's perfect for a special occasion.
Jan Arain
j.arain@aol.comI made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.
Merina Dong
m80@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one was really good.
Sango Dare
d.s@gmail.comI've tried other Texas cowboy cake recipes, but this one is by far the best.
Asim Sahil
s.a76@hotmail.co.ukI made this cake for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes.
Herem Ishak
ishak.h@gmail.comThis cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.
Indian Boy
i.boy79@yahoo.comI love the combination of chocolate and pecans in this cake. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
BRENDA SHIPMAN
b.s@yahoo.comThis recipe is easy to follow and the cake turns out perfect every time.
Ekow Anderson
eanderson46@aol.comI've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Myka World
w_myka90@hotmail.co.ukThis cake was a huge hit at my last potluck! Everyone raved about the moist texture and the delicious flavor.