TEXAS PECAN CANDY CAKE

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This cake should be made at least two weeks ahead to allow the flavors to blend. Hint: I cheat and use the date pieces coated with sugar (instead of regular pitted dates), just taking off most of the sugar by rubbing them in my hands.

Provided by Pat K.

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups red and green candied cherries, quartered
1 cup candied pineapple, coarsely chopped
1 ½ cups dates, pitted and chopped
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
4 ⅓ cups chopped pecans
1 ½ cups flaked coconut
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch tube pan with a removable bottom.
  • Combine cherries, pineapple, and dates; sprinkle with flour, and toss to coat. Add pecans and coconut; mix thoroughly by tossing. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk, mixing well. Spoon into prepared pan, and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 1 1/2 hours. Cool the cake in pan on a wire rack. When completely cool, remove from pan. Wrap in foil tightly. Refrigerate. Cut cake when cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.7 calories, Carbohydrate 53.3 g, Cholesterol 9.5 mg, Fat 29 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 75.2 mg, Sugar 44 g

Generation Club
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This cake is delicious! The pecans add a nice crunch and the brown sugar glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Ar Rana Hosen
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I love the way this cake looks and tastes. It's perfect for any occasion.


Abu Siddiq
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


FAYAOSEI KWAKU
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for any occasion.


Saqib Bhatti
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This cake is delicious! The pecans add a nice crunch and the brown sugar glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Abaasl Ali
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I love the way this cake looks and tastes. It's perfect for any occasion.


Sohail Malik
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Binta Sillah
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making this cake again.


Ramailo Palharu
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but this cake turned out terrible.


symon munene
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This cake was a disaster! It didn't rise properly and the glaze was too runny.


bhai samiullah
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Overall, I thought this cake was just okay. I probably won't make it again.


aayan Khan
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I had some trouble getting the glaze to spread evenly over the cake.


Emmanuel Adeyemi
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The cake was a bit dry, but the glaze helped to moisten it up.


Dmitri Gonzalez
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I thought this cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved it.


Mehar Khan
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This cake is delicious! I love the combination of pecans and brown sugar.


Jer bear
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for any occasion.


Aiden Prock
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Sheryl Newton
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This cake is so moist and flavorful! The pecans add a nice crunch and the brown sugar glaze is the perfect finishing touch.