FUDGY PECAN CAKE

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This fudgy cake looked so stunning at our New Year's Day supper, I almost wished it wouldn't be eaten!-Joyce Price, Whitefish, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/4 cups pecans, toasted
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup butter
4 large eggs, separated
3/4 cup sugar, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
GLAZE:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Place the pecans in a blender; cover and process until ground. Set aside 1 cup for cake (save any remaining ground nuts for another use). In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature., In a large bowl, beat egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar until slightly thickened; stir in cooled chocolate mixture. Combine flour and reserved ground nuts; stir into egg yolk mixture. Set aside., In another large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold a third of the egg whites into batter, then fold in remaining whites., Spoon into a greased and waxed paper-lined 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs. Cool on a wire rack. (Cake top will puff, then fall during cooling.) Gently push down top and sides of cake to even surface. Run a knife around edge of cake to loosen. Remove sides of pan; invert cake onto a plate and gently peel off waxed paper., For glaze, heat chocolate chips and cream in a microwave until melted; stir until smooth. Cool until slightly thickened. Spread a thin layer of glaze over top and sides of cake. Pour remaining glaze over cake; spread over top and sides, allowing glaze to drip down sides. Chill until glaze is set, about 30 minutes. Cut into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Fat 34g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Liam Lockson
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I made this cake for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I even got a few requests for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper.


Hridoy Ahamad
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Otherwise, it was a very good cake. The texture was moist and fudgy, and the pecans added a nice touch.


Eddy Izquierdo
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I made this cake exactly as the recipe said, and it turned out perfectly! It was so moist and chocolatey, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Esther wanjiku
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I might try using a different recipe next time.


Asanda Manyathii
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I wasn't sure how this cake would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised! It was so moist and chocolatey, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.


ARH78
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This cake is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for birthday parties, potlucks, and even just for a sweet treat at home. It's always a hit!


Subber Sajib
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I made this cake for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I even got a few requests for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper.


Karisa Foreman
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Otherwise, it was a very good cake. The texture was moist and fudgy, and the pecans added a nice touch.


oof Rowe
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I made this cake exactly as the recipe said, and it turned out perfectly! It was so moist and chocolatey, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Fan page of Hyra And icepiper
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I might try using a different recipe next time.


beauty brains
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I wasn't sure how this cake would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised! It was so moist and chocolatey, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Fash Engr
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This cake is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for birthday parties, potlucks, and even just for a sweet treat at home. It's always a hit!


Its Rahul
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I made this cake for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I even got a few requests for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper.


Hridoy Dey
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Otherwise, it was a very good cake. The texture was moist and fudgy, and the pecans added a nice touch.


Zareen Khan
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I've made this cake twice now, and it's become a family favorite. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love the gooey chocolate frosting and the crunchy pecans.


brajesh sharma
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I'm not a huge fan of nuts in my desserts, but I made this cake for my husband who loves pecans. He said it was the best cake he's ever had, and I have to admit, it was pretty darn good.


hychari sydney
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This fudgy pecan cake was divine! It had the perfect balance of sweetness and richness, and the pecans added a delightful crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.