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Pecan cake served
Simple and tasty homemade pecan cake

Honey Pecan Cake

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Cakes and Desserts
The high oil content and buttery flavor of pecans make this cake special. The batter isn't just a carrier but a home for toasted nuts and caramelizing honey flavors. Slow baking allows nut oils to permeate the soft sponge.
🕒 Prep Time 25 mins
🍳 Cook Time 40 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 420 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • 9-inch Cake Pan: for baking.
  • Hand Mixer: for creaming butter.
  • Parchment Paper: for lining.
  • Wire Rack: for cooling.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Tree Nuts (Pecan)

Instructions

1 ✓

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line cake pan with parchment.

Tip: Hot oven activates baking powder immediately.
2 ✓

Roughly chop pecans. Toast in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Tip: Heat brings oils to surface for intense flavor.
3 ✓

Sift together flour, salt, and baking powder.

Tip: Sifting aerates flour and distributes leavening.
4 ✓

Cream butter and sugar until pale (approx 5 mins).

Tip: Sugar crystals cut tiny holes in butter which trap air for lightness.
5 ✓

Add eggs one by one, beating well after each.

Tip: Creates an emulsion of fat and liquid.
6 ✓

Alternate adding flour mix and milk to butter base. Start and end with flour.

Tip: Prevents batter from curdling ('breaking').
7 ✓

Fold in half the toasted pecans.

Tip: Don't overmix or gluten will toughen the cake.
8 ✓

Pour into pan, sprinkle remaining pecans on top, bake 35-40 mins.

Tip: Toothpick test ensures center isn't raw.
9 ✓

Drizzle with honey while warm, then cool on rack.

Tip: Warm cake absorbs honey better.

Recipe FAQ

Why did nuts sink?
Batter was too thin or pieces too large. Toss nuts in a little flour before adding.
Can I replace pecans?
Yes, walnuts work, but pecans offer a sweeter, more buttery profile.

Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3 large Eggs (room temp)
  • 7 tbsp Unsalted Butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 1/2 cups Pecans
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1/4 cup Confectioners' Sugar