NANA'S CREOLE PECAN CAKE BARS

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Make and share this Nana's Creole Pecan Cake Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Katzen

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h15m

Yield 48 Cookies, 24-48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups light brown sugar, packed
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
3 cups pecans, chopped
1 cup raisins, preferably golden
1 cup pitted dates, finely chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 300°F Coat the bottom and sides of a large (17-by-12-inch) baking sheet with cooking spray, then line with parchment paper.
  • 2. Sift flour, baking powder and salt together in a medium bowl.
  • 3. Cream butter and sugar in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed. Add eggs one at a time and beat until creamy. Add vanilla and beat until combined.
  • 4. Add half the flour mixture to the creamed mixture and stir until well combined. Add cinnamon and nutmeg; stir until blended into the mixture completely. Add pecans, raisins and dates to the rest of the flour mixture. (Coating the dried fruit and nuts helps distribute them in the mix.) Stir the flour-coated fruit and nuts into the batter. Do not overstir. Evenly spread the batter into the prepared baking pan with a spatula. (Coat the spatula with cooking spray, if necessary, to make spreading easier.).
  • 5. Bake for 45 minutes. Run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the sides. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 45 minutes. Invert onto a large cutting board and remove the parchment. Cut into 48 squares.
  • Per bar: 132 calories; 7 g fat (2 g sat, 3 g mono); 18 mg cholesterol; 17 g carbohydrate; 9 g added sugars; 1 g protein; 1 g fiber; 43 mg sodium; 90 mg potassium.
  • Tip: To bring an egg to room temperature, set it on the counter for 15 minutes or submerge it (in the shell) in a bowl of lukewarm (not hot) water for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.7, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 36.6, Sodium 81, Carbohydrate 34.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 26.6, Protein 3

Kamran Smmi
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These cake bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Jubaer Huda
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but these cake bars were a complete disaster. They were burnt on the bottom and the pecans were raw. I had to throw them away.


Motiur Islam
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The recipe was easy to follow, but the cake bars didn't turn out as expected. They were a little dry and the pecan topping was too hard.


Mohammad Nadeem
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These cake bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Because I've
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I'm not a fan of Creole food, but I loved these cake bars. The flavors are perfectly balanced and the pecan topping is delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Danny Green
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These cake bars are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. The Creole spices give them a unique flavor that I love. I will definitely be making these again.


Ammer Bux
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but these cake bars were a complete disaster. They were burnt on the bottom and the pecans were raw. I had to throw them away.


imran nalir
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The recipe was easy to follow, but the cake bars didn't turn out as expected. They were a little dry and the pecan topping was too hard.


Paarth Shah
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These cake bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Jorge Lopez
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I'm not a huge fan of pecan pie, but these cake bars were surprisingly good. The Creole spices give them a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. I will definitely be making these again.


Kenneth Maben
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I made these cake bars for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them. They are so moist and flavorful.


dark side ff
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These cake bars are so easy to make and they taste incredible. The pecan topping is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Bobbie Bois
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Followed the recipe exactly and the cake bars came out perfectly! They were a hit at my party and everyone asked for the recipe. Thanks for sharing!


Washfa Malik
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I was skeptical at first, but these cake bars turned out amazing! The combination of the Creole spices and the pecans is perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Arif Hasan KGF
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These Nanas Creole Pecan Cake Bars are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of New Orleans with the classic pecan pie. The recipe is easy to follow and the results are impressive. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a crispy pecan topping t