Description

Pecan Pie Snack Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the rich, nutty flavors of pecan pie with the light, moist texture of a cake. The caramelized pecan topping adds a crunchy contrast to the tender cake, making it the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk (or regular milk)

For the Pecan Pie Topping:

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon heavy cream
1 1/2 cups pecans, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (to coat the pecans)

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Instructions

Make the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk until just combined.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Make the Pecan Pie Topping:
- In a medium saucepan, melt brown sugar and butter together over medium heat. Stir until smooth.
- Add heavy cream and chopped pecans to the saucepan, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Toss the pecans with flour to coat evenly.
Top the Cake:
- Pour the pecan mixture over the cooled cake and spread it evenly.
- Return the cake to the oven and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown.
Serve:
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Optionally, serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Different Nuts: Swap out the pecans for walnuts, hazelnuts, or almonds for a different flavor.Add Chocolate: Stir in 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips for a chocolatey twist.Coconut Pecan: Add shredded coconut to the topping for a tropical twist.Spiced Version: Add ground ginger, nutmeg, or allspice to the cake batter.