Description
Indulge in the decadent goodness of this Pecan Caramel Layer Cake. Moist layers of pecan-studded cake are sandwiched between luscious caramel frosting, creating a dessert that’s perfect for any special occasion or holiday celebration.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup chopped pecans (toasted)
- 1 cup caramel sauce (divided)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting, softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3–4 tablespoons heavy cream
- Whole pecan halves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk, mixing until just combined. Fold in the toasted chopped pecans.
- Bake: Divide the batter among the pans and bake for 25–28 minutes. Cool cakes in pans before transferring to a wire rack.
- Make frosting: Beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream until fluffy. Stir in ½ cup of caramel sauce.
- Assemble: Place a cake layer on a plate, spread with frosting, drizzle with caramel. Repeat with other layers. Frost top and sides, drizzle caramel over the top, garnish with pecans. Chill before slicing.
Notes
- Toast pecans to enhance flavor.
- Cake layers can be made ahead and frosted the next day.
- For a salted caramel twist, sprinkle sea salt over the drizzle.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 52 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 73 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
