Best 3 Strawberry Pecan Cake Recipes

Are you looking for a delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of strawberries and the nutty crunch of pecans? Strawberry pecan cake is a classic treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist texture, delectable flavor, and stunning presentation, this cake is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article will provide you with the ultimate guide to creating the best strawberry pecan cake from scratch. We will explore variations on the classic recipe, including different types of frosting, fillings, and toppings, as well as tips for achieving perfect results every time. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more!

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

STRAWBERRY PECAN CAKE

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A wonderful triple layer cake. It was my first 3 layer and I love it! If I remember right, I believe I had to buy 32 oz. of the frozen strawberries with juice. By time I mashed the juice out of a 16 oz. container, there wasn't many strawberries so back to the store I went.

Provided by Sweet_T

Categories Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 12-16 slices

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 white cake mix
1 (3 ounce) package strawberry Jell-O gelatin dessert
1 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
1 cup angel flake coconut
1/2 cup milk
1 cup frozen strawberries in syrup (mash thawed strawberries but reserve a cup of the syrup and discard the rest.)
1 cup pecans, chopped
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (room temp)
2 teaspoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

Cake Directions:.
Mix dry cake mix with dry strawberry flavored jello. Add oil, eggs, coconut, and milk; and beat until well blended. Stir in mashed strawberries and pecans. Bake in 3 generously greased and floured 9-inch round layer pans at 350° for 25-35 minutes, or until cake tests done.
Brush cooled layers with reserved juice (1-2 tablespoons per layer) and let set for about 15 minutes to allow cake to absorb syrup. I use a Cream Cheese Frosting for this cake (one of my favorite frostings).
Frosting Directions:.
In a large bowl, cream 1/4 cup of butter with cream cheese. Add milk and powdered sugar, mixing first by hand until sugar is blended. Then add vanilla and mix with electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Chill for about 10-15 minute before frosting cake. If needed, chill again if frosting becomes room temperature while frosting to stiffen it again.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 770.2, Fat 44, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 103, Sodium 424.6, Carbohydrate 90.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 76.3, Protein 7.6

STRAWBERRY PECAN CAKE

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This starts out using cake mix, pudding mix, and jello mix...and turns into a fancy 3-layer wonder that includes fresh strawberries. And as my granddaughters will tell you: IT'S PINK!!!!

Provided by ali Bresnahan

Categories Cakes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 box duncan hines white cake mix
1 box strawberry jello
1 box vanilla instant pudding mix
1/2 c cooking oil
1 stick butter, softened
1/2 c milk
4 eggs, beaten
1 c strawberries, chopped
1 c pecans, chopped
ICING:
16 oz powdered sugar
1 stick butter, softened
1/2 c chopped strawberries
1/2 c flaked coconut
1/2 c pecans, chopped

Steps:

1. Mix together dry ingredients: cake mix, jello and pudding mix. Add oil, butter, milk and eggs.
2. Wash and chop strawberries.
3. Chop pecans.
4. Add strawberries and nuts to cake batter.
5. Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour three 9" cake pans. Divide batter into all pans, bake for 25-30 minutes. Give it some time to cool before frosting.
6. Icing: mix together all ingredients. spread icing between, on sides and on top of cooled cake layers.
7. Decorate with strawberry and pecan halves.
8. omg it is so delicious. dennis said it's the best cake he's ever had.

STRAWBERRY PECAN CAKE

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My husband & I ran a grill & I made this cake & it might last thru the day. Our customers loved it & so does my family. It is very moist & delicious.

Provided by Tammy Wammy

Categories Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 box white cake mix (i use duncan hines)
4 eggs
1/2 cup milk (i use evaporated)
1 cup coconut
1 box strawberry jello
1 cup frozen strawberries
1/2 cup crisco oil
1 cup chopped pecans
TOPPING AND FILLING:
1 stick butter
1/2 cup drained strawberries (save juice)
1/2 cup pecans
1 box confectioners sugar
1/2 cup coconut

Steps:

1. Mix all cake ingredients. Bake in 3 layers at 350 for 20-30 minutes. Oven temps vary.
2. Topping and Filling: Cream sugar and butter, adding other ingredients. Add juice from strawberries if needed. I used all of mine. I don't like it real thick because its too hard to spread on cake. Spread on cake and enjoy.

Tips:

Mise en place: Before you start baking, measure and prepare all of your ingredients. This will help you stay organized and prevent mistakes.
Use fresh, ripe strawberries: The fresher and riper the strawberries, the better your cake will taste. If you can't find fresh strawberries, you can use frozen strawberries that have been thawed and drained.
Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to tell if the cake is done baking.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Strawberry pecan cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist, tender crumb, sweet strawberry filling, and crunchy pecan topping, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special treat, give this strawberry pecan cake a try. You won't be disappointed!