CARAMEL-PECAN CHOCOLATE CAKE

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This tastes like a gooey pecan bun, but instead it's a gooey chocolate cake smothered in caramel pecan topping, this cake is SOOOO good!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup lightly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup butter (no substitutes)
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 cups pecan halves
1 1/4 cups flour
3/4 cup chocolate baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar (or more if desired more sweet)
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup break-free liquid egg, well shaken
1/2 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Prepare a buttered non-stick 10-inch tube pan.
  • To make the topping; combine brown sugar, butter and water in a saucepan; boil over medium heat, stirring often, until butter is melted, and mixture is glossy, 3-5 minutes.
  • Chop 1/2 cup of the pecans into the caramel mixture.
  • Spread evenly into the bottom of a buttered tube pan.
  • For the cake; sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, coffee granules, salt and baking soda.
  • Cream butter until fluffy.
  • Beat in sugar, vanilla and the Break-Free eggs.
  • Alternating, mix in the flour mixture and buttermilk into the butter/egg mixture.
  • Drop by spoonfuls of batter over the caramel mixture; spread evenly.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the cake test done.
  • Turn cake pan over onto a platter, and let stand for 2 minutes.
  • Remove pan and quickly replace any pecans that might have stuck to the pan.
  • Cool completely before slicing.

Blakk Topp
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Mr Zulqarnain
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe to have on hand for when you need a last-minute dessert.


Mayda Ahmed
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I made this cake for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes. Everyone loved it!


Vishnu Kr
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This cake is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Hussein Hamiss
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I'm not a big fan of nuts, but I really enjoyed the pecans in this cake. They added a nice crunch and flavor.


Walive Tai
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This cake is a bit dense, but I like that. It's very filling and satisfying.


Harry jordan
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday party and it was a huge success. All the kids loved it.


Sky Marie
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This cake is perfect for chocolate lovers. It's rich and decadent, but not too sweet. The caramel sauce adds a nice touch of sweetness and the pecans add a nice crunch.


Alaa Omar
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I've tried many chocolate cake recipes, but this one is my favorite. It's always moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.


Ahmad Saeed
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he'd ever had.


Rhongela Wilson
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and impressive cake that's perfect for special occasions.


Clara Tabet
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I'm not a huge fan of caramel, but I loved this cake. The chocolate cake and pecan frosting were so good that I didn't even miss the caramel.


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The caramel sauce is the star of this cake. It's so rich and decadent, and it pairs perfectly with the chocolate cake and pecan frosting. I highly recommend this recipe.


rfe sdcs
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This cake is easy to make and always turns out perfect. I've made it several times for different occasions and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Diamond Mays
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Afrah Hussein
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This cake was absolutely divine! The combination of caramel, pecans, and chocolate was perfect. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out beautifully. My family and friends raved about it.