Caramel Pecan Cakes

Vegetarian
Caramel Pecan Cakes
300 min.
8
450kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with our delightful Caramel Pecan Cakes, a vegetarian dessert that promises to impress and satisfy. Perfectly portioned for eight servings, these decadent cakes combine the rich flavors of caramel and toasted pecans, creating a mouthwatering treat that's ideal for celebrations or a delicious end to any meal.

Crafted with simple yet high-quality ingredients, each bite reveals a harmonious balance of sweet and nutty notes, enhanced by the warm, inviting aroma of freshly baked goods. The caramel syrup, which is lovingly created from scratch, infuses the cakes with a rich depth of flavor that pairs beautifully with the crunch of toasted pecans. Moreover, the use of heavy cream enriches the batter, resulting in a tender and moist cake that tantalizes the taste buds.

While the recipe does take some time to prepare—about five hours total—the reward is well worth the wait. The chilling process allows all the flavors to meld seamlessly, ensuring that every cake is a celebration of taste. Serve warm with a drizzle of leftover caramel sauce, and let your guests bask in the exquisite experience of this gourmet dessert. Treat yourself and your loved ones to these enchanting Caramel Pecan Cakes; they are sure to become a cherished favorite!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar packed
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1.3 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup granulated sugar 
  • 0.3 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.5 cup pecans 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cups sugar 
  • 0.5 stick butter unsalted melted
  • 1.5 cups water divided

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • whisk
  • ramekin
  • aluminum foil
  • pastry brush

Directions

  1. Bring sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved, then wash down any sugar crystals on side of skillet with a pastry brush dipped in cold water. Boil, without stirring, swirling skillet occasionally so caramel colors evenly, until dark amber.
  2. Remove from heat and carefully stir in remaining cup water (mixture will steam vigorously and may stiffen). Return to a boil and stir until caramel has completely dissolved. If necessary, simmer until just syrupy, 1 to 3 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
  4. Toast pecans in a 4-sided sheet pan in oven until fragrant and a shade darker, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool and coarsely chop.
  5. Put 2/3 cup cooled caramel syrup in a bowl (save remainder to use as sauce) and add butter, egg, and cream, whisking well after each addition.
  6. Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and sugars into a large bowl. Make a well in center, then add caramel mixture and gradually whisk in dry ingredients until smooth. Fold in pecans. Chill, covered, until cold (or 12 to 24 hours for best results).
  7. Preheat oven to 325°F with rack in middle.
  8. Butter and lightly flour ramekins, then cut out and fit a round of parchment paper in bottom of each. Arrange in a 4-sided sheet pan.
  9. Divide batter among ramekins (about 1/4 cup each; batter will be stiff).
  10. Bake until cakes just spring back when lightly pressed, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool cakes to warm. Reheat remaining caramel. Invert cakes onto plates, then peel off parchment and spoon some of caramel on top.
  11. Cakes can be made 4 hours ahead. Rewarm, individually wrapped in foil, in a 300°F oven.

Nutrition Facts

Calories450kcal
Protein3.22%
Fat28.64%
Carbs68.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.15
Glycemic Load
50.08
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.6317391719507%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.66mg
Delphinidin
0.45mg
Catechin
0.45mg
Epigallocatechin
0.35mg
Epicatechin
0.05mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:449.83kcal
22.49%
Fat:14.73g
22.66%
Saturated Fat:6.52g
40.73%
Carbohydrates:78.86g
26.29%
Net Carbohydrates:77.74g
28.27%
Sugar:63.42g
70.47%
Cholesterol:49.64mg
16.55%
Sodium:231.17mg
10.05%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.72g
7.44%
Manganese:0.42mg
21.04%
Selenium:9.56µg
13.66%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.27%
Folate:40.72µg
10.18%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.7%
Vitamin A:359.48IU
7.19%
Iron:1.26mg
7.01%
Vitamin B3:1.25mg
6.24%
Copper:0.12mg
6.17%
Phosphorus:58.33mg
5.83%
Fiber:1.12g
4.49%
Magnesium:14.44mg
3.61%
Zinc:0.54mg
3.6%
Vitamin E:0.42mg
2.79%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.77%
Calcium:26.69mg
2.67%
Vitamin D:0.39µg
2.6%
Potassium:76.31mg
2.18%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.94%
Vitamin B12:0.08µg
1.39%
Vitamin K:1.11µg
1.05%
Source:Epicurious