Description
A delightful combination of moist cake layers and rich pecan filling, topped with light whipped cream. Perfect for celebrations!
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g all-purpose flour
- 15g baking powder
- 2g salt
- 200g unsalted butter, softened
- 300g granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 10ml vanilla extract
- 240ml whole milk
- 300g pecans, chopped
- 150g brown sugar
- 150ml corn syrup
- 30ml melted butter
- 5g cinnamon
- 2 large egg yolks
- 250ml heavy cream
- 60g confectioners’ sugar
- 5ml vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease three 20cm round cake pans with flour.
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture and whole milk alternately, starting and ending with the flour. Mix until smooth.
- Divide the cake batter evenly among the three pans and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the pecan filling, combine the chopped pecans, brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, cinnamon, and egg yolks in a saucepan. Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Allow to cool.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- To assemble, place one layer on a serving dish and spread half of the pecan filling on top. Add the second layer and spread the remaining filling over it. Top with the third layer.
- Frost the cake with the whipped cream and optionally decorate with extra pecans on top.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Make sure the butter is softened and allow pecan filling to cool before spreading. You can toast the pecans for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pecan pie, layer cake, dessert, celebration, holiday