Description
Sweet caramel pecan bundt cake delivers pure southern comfort in every slice. Rich layers of moist cake, drizzled with golden caramel and crunchy pecans, promise a delightful dessert that wraps you in warm culinary embrace.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups (300 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 cups (400 grams) sugar
- 4 large eggs
Liquid and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk
Topping and Mix-in Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (170 grams) chopped pecans
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) caramel sauce
Instructions
- Prepare a bundt pan by thoroughly greasing its surface and interior, then set the oven to 350F (175C) for optimal baking conditions.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, whisking until ingredients are evenly distributed and set aside.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes light, airy, and transforms into a fluffy consistency.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, ensuring each is fully integrated before adding the next, then blend in vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Gradually introduce dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk. Blend carefully, beginning and ending with dry ingredients, mixing until just combined to maintain a smooth batter texture.
- Gently fold half of the chopped pecans into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared bundt pan, spreading it uniformly. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean when the cake is fully baked.
- Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- After the cake has cooled entirely, drizzle caramel sauce across the top and sprinkle the remaining chopped pecans for a delectable finishing touch.
Notes
- Toast pecans before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and create a deeper, more complex taste profile.
- Use room temperature eggs and butter to ensure smoother batter and more even cake texture.
- Dust bundt pan with flour after greasing to prevent cake from sticking and ensure clean release.
- Substitute whole milk with buttermilk for a slightly tangier and more tender cake crumb.
- Replace some all-purpose flour with ground pecans for an intensified nut flavor and more interesting texture.
- Reduce sugar by 25% if using store-bought caramel sauce, which tends to be quite sweet.
- Make cake gluten-free by using a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend and checking baking powder is gluten-free.
- Check cake doneness early to prevent over-baking, which can lead to dry texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 467 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 185 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 59 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg