Tunnel of Penuche Cake

Health score
3%
Tunnel of Penuche Cake
240 min.
16
543kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with the delightful Tunnel of Penuche Cake, a dessert that promises to be the star of any gathering. This cake is not just a treat for the taste buds; it’s a visual masterpiece that will impress your guests from the moment it graces the table. With its rich, buttery flavor and a luscious butterscotch sauce drizzled on top, this cake is a celebration of textures and tastes that will leave everyone craving more.

What makes this cake truly special is its unique tunnel of pecans and sweetness that runs through the center, creating a delightful surprise with every slice. The combination of light brown sugar and granulated sugar gives it a perfect balance of sweetness, while the chopped pecans add a satisfying crunch that complements the soft, moist cake. Each bite is a heavenly experience, making it an ideal dessert for birthdays, holidays, or any occasion that calls for a little extra sweetness.

With a preparation time of just four hours, including cooling, this cake is surprisingly easy to make, even for novice bakers. The use of a bundt pan not only enhances its presentation but also ensures even baking, resulting in a beautifully shaped cake that is as delicious as it is stunning. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a dessert that will be remembered long after the last crumb has been devoured!

Ingredients

  • 11 ounces flour sifted
  • ounces powdered sugar sifted
  •  eggs 
  • 5.5 ounces granulated sugar 
  • ounces sauce at room temperature (I used Mrs. Richardson's brand)
  • 7.5 ounces brown sugar light packed
  • 16 ounces pecans chopped
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • ounces butter unsalted softened
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • wire rack
  • blender
  • wooden spoon
  • stand mixer
  • kugelhopf pan

Directions

  1. Adjust oven rack to lower position and preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour bundt cake pan very thoroughly.
  2. In bowl of stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add the two cups of confectioners' sugar until thoroughly blended.
  4. Remove bowl from mixer and using wooden spoon, stir in flour, salt, and pecans until well blended. Spoon batter into greased and floured pan; spread evenly. Fill pan until batter reaches 1 inch from top of pan. Depending on the size of your bundt pan, you may have some extra batter.
  5. Bake until top is set and edges are beginning to pull away from sides of the pan, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool upright in pan on wire rack 1 1/2 hours. Using a sharp knife, gently loosen the sides of the cake from the pan. Invert onto serving plate; cool at least 2 hours.
  6. Once cooled, spoon butterscotch sauce on top of cake, allowing some to run down the sides. If desired, sprinkle chocolate shavings on top. Store tightly covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories543kcal
Protein4.93%
Fat51.81%
Carbs43.26%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.69
Glycemic Load
17.69
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
11.679130295049%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
3.04mg
Delphinidin
2.06mg
Catechin
2.05mg
Epigallocatechin
1.6mg
Epicatechin
0.23mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.65mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:543.1kcal
27.16%
Fat:32.27g
49.65%
Saturated Fat:8.67g
54.19%
Carbohydrates:60.64g
20.21%
Net Carbohydrates:57.39g
20.87%
Sugar:41.95g
46.61%
Cholesterol:88.05mg
29.35%
Sodium:175.08mg
7.61%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.09%
100%
Protein:6.91g
13.82%
Manganese:1.42mg
71.2%
Vitamin B1:0.35mg
23.16%
Copper:0.39mg
19.52%
Selenium:13.19µg
18.84%
Phosphorus:135.77mg
13.58%
Fiber:3.25g
12.99%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
12.82%
Folate:50.16µg
12.54%
Iron:2.02mg
11.23%
Zinc:1.65mg
11.01%
Magnesium:42.05mg
10.51%
Vitamin A:414.92IU
8.3%
Vitamin B3:1.52mg
7.58%
Vitamin B5:0.61mg
6.14%
Vitamin E:0.87mg
5.8%
Potassium:181.4mg
5.18%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
5.1%
Calcium:46.31mg
4.63%
Vitamin D:0.52µg
3.44%
Vitamin B12:0.17µg
2.8%
Vitamin K:1.97µg
1.87%