DARK CHOCOLATE PECAN CAKE
Made in a single loaf pan, this doubly good chocolate cake has a nutty praline layer and two layers of fluffy whipped cream. This is the only cake my husband really likes. -Laura Draper, Garfield, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Line a 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pan with parchment; coat with cooking spray. In a small saucepan, melt butter; stir in brown sugar and cream. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar dissolves. Pour into prepared pan. Top with pecans. Cover and refrigerate., In a small bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with water. Beat just until combined. , Pour over pecans. Bake at 325° until a toothpick comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. Cool completely in pan., In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Remove cake from pan; split into two horizontal layers. Place bottom cake layer, nut side up, on a serving plate. Spread with half of the topping. Top with remaining layer and topping. If desired, garnish with chocolate curls and chopped pecans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 669 calories, Fat 40g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 428mg sodium, Carbohydrate 73g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
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Ejoke Dinah
[email protected]This cake is delicious! The chocolate flavor is rich and decadent, and the pecans add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Arslan Khatti
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Jeryboy Jeryboy
[email protected]This cake is so good! I love the rich chocolate flavor and the pecans add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Nyanzi Hassan
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and it was a huge success! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Chantal Medium
[email protected]This cake is amazing! The chocolate flavor is rich and decadent, and the pecans add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.
Jamal Maan
[email protected]I love this cake! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've made it for birthdays, potlucks, and even just for a treat for myself.
Coolman eeverr
[email protected]This cake is delicious! The chocolate cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Nhlanhla Ntshingila
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chocolate flavor is rich and decadent, and the pecans add a nice crunch.
Asad Rajpoot
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use my favorite chocolate chips or chopped nuts to customize it.
Ar_junmoya Gharti_moger
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the chocolate frosting was the perfect finishing touch.
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[email protected]This Dark Chocolate Pecan Cake was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the rich, decadent flavor of the chocolate cake, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.