Description
Delightful pecan pie snack cake bridges classic dessert comfort with modern snacking ease. Rich nutty layers merge traditional pie flavors into a convenient, shareable cake perfect for sweet moments with friends and family.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Sugar:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Seasonings and Leavening:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly coat an 8×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly integrate the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt using a whisk until completely uniform.
- Create a separate mixing vessel and vigorously combine the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture appears smooth and well-blended.
- Gradually pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredient mixture, stirring gently with a spatula until just incorporated; avoid overmixing to maintain the cake’s tender texture.
- Carefully fold the chopped pecans into the batter, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly and create a level surface.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean and the top develops a golden-brown appearance.
- Remove from the oven and let the cake rest in the pan for 10 minutes, allowing it to set and cool slightly before slicing into squares.
- Serve warm or at room temperature for optimal flavor and texture, enjoying the rich pecan-infused dessert.
Notes
- Check pecan freshness by giving them a quick toast before adding to enhance nutty flavor and remove any potential staleness.
- Substitute gluten-free flour blend for traditional flour to make this cake celiac-friendly without compromising texture.
- Reduce sugar by 25% and use alternative sweeteners like maple syrup or honey for a healthier version that maintains rich caramel undertones.
- Use room temperature eggs and butter to ensure smoother batter integration and more consistent cake rise during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg