Recipe For Pecan Candy Cake

Looking for a sweet treat to impress your guests or satisfy your sweet tooth? This Recipe For Pecan Candy Cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. With a delightful combination of rich pecans and decadent caramel sauce, this cake will surely become a family favorite. The moist and tender cake layers are complemented by a heavenly caramel frosting and topped with crunchy pecan candy pieces for an irresistible texture. Let’s get started on this delightful dessert!

Ingredients:
– 1 cup chopped pecans
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
– 3 large eggs
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 2 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup whole milk
– 1 cup brown sugar
– ½ cup heavy cream
– 1 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a small skillet, toast the chopped pecans over medium heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
6. Fold in the toasted pecans until evenly distributed in the batter.
7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

For the Caramel Frosting:
1. In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, heavy cream, and sea salt over medium heat.
2. Cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it comes to a boil. Allow it to boil for 1 minute without stirring.
3. Remove the pan from the heat and let the caramel cool for 5 minutes.
4. Beat the caramel mixture with a hand mixer on medium speed until it thickens and becomes spreadable, about 5-7 minutes.

Assembling the Cake:
1. Place one of the cake layers on a serving plate and spread a layer of caramel frosting over the top.
2. Carefully place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining caramel frosting.
3. Sprinkle additional pecan candy pieces on top for decoration and added crunch.

Slice and serve this delectable Pecan Candy Cake to delight your friends and family with a truly indulgent dessert. Enjoy the blend of flavors and textures in this decadent treat that is sure to become a beloved recipe in your baking repertoire.