Description
A rich and indulgent cake featuring a moist chocolate base with crunchy pecans and a decadent caramel topping. Perfect for any special occasion or as a sweet treat.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, combine the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Add Pecans and Chocolate Chips: Fold in the chopped pecans and chocolate chips.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prepare the Topping: While the cake is baking, prepare the topping. Combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is dissolved, then remove from heat and stir in the chopped pecans.
- Cool and Top: Once the cake is baked, let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Drizzle the pecan topping over the cooled cake, followed by the melted chocolate chips.
Notes
- For a richer flavor: Use dark chocolate chips or add extra cocoa powder to the batter.
- Storage: Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg