Chocolate Pecan Pie Cake Recipe

June 06, 2023 Post a Comment

Butter Pecan Bundt Cake Recipe {An Easy Fun Flavorful Fall Bundt Cake} from thebestcakerecipes.com

Ingredients

This chocolate pecan pie cake recipe is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's moist and delicious and the pecan topping adds a great crunch. Here's what you'll need to make it:

For the cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup cocoa powder
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

For the pecan topping:

1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecans, chopped

Instructions

To make the cake, preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round baking pan and set aside.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cocoa powder. In a separate bowl, beat together the sugars, oil, eggs and vanilla extract until light and creamy. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, and mix until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

While the cake is baking, make the pecan topping. In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon and salt. Add the chopped pecans and stir until combined. Once the cake has cooled, sprinkle the topping over the top and spread evenly.

Serve the cake warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition

This recipe yields 12 servings. Each serving of this chocolate pecan pie cake contains 517 calories, 29.3 grams of fat, 57.2 grams of carbohydrates, 4.1 grams of fiber, and 9.7 grams of protein.

It is a high-calorie and high-fat dessert, but the fat and calories come primarily from the pecan topping. If you are looking to reduce the fat and calories, you can reduce the amount of topping or omit it all together. The cake itself is relatively low in fat and calories.

This dessert is also high in carbohydrates and sugar. If you are trying to reduce your sugar intake, you can reduce the amount of sugar in the cake batter. You can also substitute the granulated sugar for a low-calorie sweetener, such as monk fruit or stevia.

This chocolate pecan pie cake is a delicious and indulgent dessert. With a few modifications, it can be a healthier alternative to traditional desserts. Enjoy!