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Moist chocolate pecan cake slice
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Chocolate Pecan
Cake
: Perfect for the Festival Table and Sweet Spreads

80 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
23
Ingredients
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This cake brings together moist cocoa-rich layers and a filling inspired by classic pecan pie. The method uses hot-water blooming to intensify the chocolate flavour, while the caramel-pecan layer adds texture and contrast. It’s a great make-ahead dessert because the flavours deepen after resting, making it ideal for celebrations.

Ingredients

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300 gAll-purpose flour (Chocolate Cake Layers)
400 gGranulated sugar
60 gUnsweetened cocoa powder
2 tspBaking soda
1 tspBaking powder
1 tspSalt
2Eggs
240 mlWhole milk
120 mlVegetable oil
2 tspVanilla extract
240 mlHot water
200 gToasted pecans (Pecan Filling/Topping)
60 gUnsalted butter
120 gDark brown sugar
120 mlCorn syrup
60 mlHeavy cream
1 tspVanilla extract
¼ tspSalt
170 gUnsalted butter (Chocolate Frosting)
480 gPowdered sugar
45 gUnsweetened cocoa powder
60 mlMilk/cream (as needed)
1 tspVanilla extract

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Description - Step 1

Step 1: Prep Pans

Line two 9-inch pans with parchment after greasing them well. A smooth release matters for this cake because the layers are delicate and moist. Keeping the pans ready helps you move quickly once the batter is mixed, which improves texture and rise.

 

Step 1
Step 1: Prep Pans
5 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Mix Batter
10 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Bake Layers
35 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Caramel Pecan Mix
10 Minutes