Three spiced layers with pecans and pear preserves, and decorated with caramel frosting.
Provided by NELL 2
Categories Desserts Cakes Spice Cake Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 3 (9 inch) pans. Sift together 2 1/2 cups flour, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg; set aside. Toss pecans in 1/2 cup flour; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup butter and 2 cups sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the yolks one at a time. Dissolve baking soda in buttermilk. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk. Fold in the pecan mixture and the pear preserves.
- In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/3 of the whites into the batter, then quickly fold in remaining whites until no streaks remain. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
- Make Frosting: In a large saucepan, combine 3 cups sugar and milk. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and set aside. Place remaining 1 1/2 cup sugar in a cast iron skillet, cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves and becomes a golden syrup. Remove from heat and carefully stir in butter. Gradually pour syrup mixture into milk mixture in saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches soft ball stage (240 degrees F/ 115 degrees C). Remove from heat and beat at medium speed of electric mixture for about 5 minutes or until thick enough to spread. Spread immediately on cooled cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 720.6 calories, Carbohydrate 116.1 g, Cholesterol 119.8 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 273.9 mg, Sugar 93.1 g
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9 dropon
[email protected]I can't wait to make this cake again.
Lakshan Ravindu
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omer abdulrahman
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Edith Eddy
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Ramchandra Gurung
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe.
pellaj ventures
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful.
Nathaniel Leblanc
[email protected]I love the way the pear preserves complement the cake.
Maria Castaneda
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion.
KiLLeR Gaming 2.0
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Kashif Khaan
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out great.
Asanka Priyadarsana
[email protected]I made this cake for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Cebolenkosi Philasande
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The pear preserves gave it a wonderful flavor and the cake was so moist. I will definitely be making this again.