Because pecan trees are such an iconic symbol in Texas, this recipe is a classic in any Southern home. I remember eating this cake as a baby, even picking the pecans myself from the trees in my grandmother's backyard. When I chose to enter it in at the County Fair, my grandmother gave her coveted recipe secrets to me. And, now, this award-winning cake can be enjoyed in your home, too!
Provided by Satira
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Mix butter, milk, coconut milk, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl. Combine flour, sugar, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Slowly mix into the milk mixture. Add egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Divide batter between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake cakes in the preheated oven until tops are golden yellow and spring back when lightly pressed, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Prepare frosting while cakes are baking. Combine sugar, evaporated milk, butter, egg yolks, and flour in a saucepan. Heat over medium-low, stirring constantly, until mixture starts to thicken. Add vanilla and stir for 1 minute. Pour in pecans; cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
- Remove frosting from heat and let cool. Remove cakes from the oven and set aside to cool, 20 to 30 minutes.
- Place 1 cooled cake layer on a serving plate. Cover with some of the cooled frosting. Top with the second cake layer. Frost top and sides with remaining frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.5 calories, Carbohydrate 59.5 g, Cholesterol 152.8 mg, Fat 41.2 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 159.7 mg, Sugar 40.7 g
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lamsat saham
[email protected]This cake was okay, but I've had better.
Allison McCutcheon
[email protected]Overall, I was disappointed with this cake.
Timothy Paulus
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe.
Connie Birdsong
[email protected]The instructions were a bit unclear.
John Crisp
[email protected]The cake was a bit dry.
souad abardouz
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste.
Abdo Osama
[email protected]I can't wait to make this cake again.
Wahida Akter
[email protected]This is one of the best cakes I've ever had!
Mohanad Ayman
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly.
tanya davenport
[email protected]This was the first time I made this cake, and I will definitely be making it again!
Patrick Malgas
[email protected]I highly recommend this cake!
Evan Rangpur
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion.
Ahtesham Gul
[email protected]I love the nutty flavor of this cake.
ChesPinwheel
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Christina Linsey
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's so moist and flavorful.
Kate Suzie
[email protected]This cake was absolutely delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.