Description
Indulgent coffee pecan delight cake delivers rich flavor profiles from classic Southern baking traditions. Sweet layers combine nutty pecans with deep coffee notes, promising delectable comfort for dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 eggs
- 225 grams (8 oz) butter, room temperature
- 225 grams (8 oz) light muscovado sugar
- 175 grams (6.2 oz) plain flour
- 150 grams (5.3 oz) pecan halves
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) coffee granules
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) milk
- 8 pecan halves (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, creating a pale, airy mixture.
- Batter Development: Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing coffee extract and a tablespoon of flour with each addition to prevent curdling. Gently fold in remaining flour, baking powder, and chopped pecans until uniformly distributed throughout the batter.
- Baking Process: Distribute batter evenly between prepared pans, smoothing surfaces with a spatula. Bake for 22-27 minutes until cakes turn golden and pass the springback test. Allow cakes to rest in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
- Pecan Brittle Creation: In a heavy skillet, caramelize sugar and water without stirring until it reaches a rich golden brown. Quickly add whole pecans, coating thoroughly, then immediately pour onto a silicone mat or greased baking sheet to cool and solidify.
- Frosting and Assembly: Whip butter and powdered sugar into a light, fluffy buttercream. Crush cooled pecan brittle and fold into the frosting. Layer the cake with generous amounts of pecan-studded buttercream between and on top of the cake layers. Adorn with whole pecans and brittle fragments for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Prevent Curdling Trick: Mix a tablespoon of flour with each egg to stop batter separation and ensure smooth, consistent texture.
- Precise Baking Timing: Watch cake closely between 22-27 minutes; golden color and springy center indicate perfect doneness.
- Caramel Brittle Warning: Heat sugar without stirring to achieve even caramelization and prevent crystallization.
- Frosting Consistency Secret: Add water sparingly to buttercream to reach ideal spreading texture without becoming too runny.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Drinks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 353
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg