Gooey Caramel-Pecan Cake

Health score
3%
Gooey Caramel-Pecan Cake
140 min.
12
461kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with our Gooey Caramel-Pecan Cake, a decadent dessert that promises to delight every palate. This cake is not just a treat; it's an experience, combining the rich flavors of chocolate with the irresistible sweetness of caramel and the crunch of toasted pecans. Perfect for gatherings, celebrations, or simply a cozy night in, this cake serves 12, making it ideal for sharing with family and friends.

Imagine slicing into a moist, chocolatey cake, revealing layers filled with a luscious caramel-pecan mixture that oozes with every bite. The contrast of textures—from the soft cake to the gooey filling and the creamy chocolate frosting—creates a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. With a preparation time of just 140 minutes, you can easily whip up this showstopper, impressing your guests with your baking prowess.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding. The combination of a boxed cake mix with homemade caramel filling makes it accessible while still delivering a homemade touch. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a dessert that will be the highlight of any meal. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • box duncan hines devil's food cake 
  • 20  individually wrapped caramels 
  • 0.3 cup butter 
  • 0.3 cup whipping cream (heavy)
  • cup pecans toasted chopped
  • 12 oz chocolate frosting 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • wire rack
  • microwave
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans, or spray with baking spray with flour.
  2. Make and bake cake mix as directed on box for two 8-inch or 9-inch rounds. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around sides of pans to loosen cakes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  3. In 1-quart saucepan, heat caramels, butter and whipping cream over medium heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth. (Or place caramels, butter and whipping cream in 4-cup glass measuring cup; microwave uncovered on High 1 to 3 minutes, stirring once or twice.) Stir pecans into melted caramel. Cool 30 to 45 minutes or until firm enough to spread without running over edge of cake.
  4. Place 1 cake layer on plate, round side down.
  5. Spread with 1 cup of the pecan filling. Top with second layer, round side up.
  6. Spread remaining pecan filling into 4- to 5-inch circle on top of cake.
  7. Spread chocolate frosting on rest of top and side of cake. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories461kcal
Protein3.53%
Fat48.18%
Carbs48.29%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.25
Glycemic Load
8.38
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.5100000254486%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.98mg
Delphinidin
0.66mg
Catechin
0.66mg
Epigallocatechin
0.51mg
Epicatechin
0.07mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.21mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:460.87kcal
23.04%
Fat:25.96g
39.94%
Saturated Fat:6.29g
39.32%
Carbohydrates:58.54g
19.51%
Net Carbohydrates:56.55g
20.56%
Sugar:41.62g
46.24%
Cholesterol:8.64mg
2.88%
Sodium:450.96mg
19.61%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:4.53mg
1.51%
Protein:4.28g
8.56%
Manganese:0.56mg
27.95%
Phosphorus:169.04mg
16.9%
Copper:0.31mg
15.67%
Iron:2.28mg
12.68%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.6%
Magnesium:37.35mg
9.34%
Calcium:91.88mg
9.19%
Vitamin E:1.3mg
8.68%
Fiber:1.99g
7.96%
Selenium:5.53µg
7.91%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.74%
Potassium:256.2mg
7.32%
Vitamin A:336.18IU
6.72%
Folate:25.6µg
6.4%
Zinc:0.87mg
5.81%
Vitamin B3:0.75mg
3.73%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.61%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.34%
Vitamin K:2.2µg
2.09%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.11%