Fudgy Pecan Cake Recipe

Fudgy Pecan Cake RecipePhoto by: Taste of Home Fudgy Pecan Cake Recipe Rating 4

Be the first to write a review

Rate recipe

This fudgy cake looked so stunning at our New Year's Day supper, I almost wished it wouldn't be eaten!—Joyce Price, Whitefish, Ontario

This recipe is:

Contest Winning

 0
  • Rate
  • Print
  • Grocery List
  • Recipe Box
  • Email
[X]

Rate Fudgy Pecan Cake Recipe

Click on stars to rate
 
Would you make this recipe again?
[X]
Fudgy Pecan Cake Recipe
  • Prep: 45 min. Bake: 35 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 12 Servings
    •
45 35 80

Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 cups pecans, toasted
  • 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 3/4 cup sugar, divided
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • GLAZE:
  • 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

  • Place the pecans in a blender; cover and process until ground. Set aside 1 cup for cake (save any remaining ground nuts for another use). In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature.
  • In a large bowl, beat egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar until slightly thickened; stir in cooled chocolate mixture. Combine flour and reserved ground nuts; stir into egg yolk mixture. Set aside.
  • In another large bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold a third of the egg whites into batter, then fold in remaining whites.
  • Spoon into a greased and waxed paper-lined 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs. Cool on a wire rack. (Cake top will puff, then fall during cooling.) Gently push down top and sides of cake to even surface. Run a knife around edge of cake to loosen. Remove sides of pan; invert cake onto a plate and gently peel off waxed paper.
  • For glaze, heat chocolate chips and cream in a microwave until melted; stir until smooth. Cool until slightly thickened. Spread a thin layer of glaze over top and sides of cake. Pour remaining glaze over cake; spread over top and sides, allowing glaze to drip down sides. Chill until glaze is set, about 30 minutes. Cut into wedges. Yield: 12 servings.

    Editor’s Note: This cake uses only 2 tablespoons of flour, so the texture is very dense.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 432 calories, 34 g fat (16 g saturated fat), 115 mg cholesterol, 144 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Fudgy Pecan Cake in Country Woman November/December 2004, p29

Taste of Home

Featured Videos

  • Coffee Cake Tips

    It's easy to make a fancy coffee cake ring with these simple techniques. They are perfect for any recipe. Serve one for brunch this weekend.Yummy Coffee Cake Recipes:Rhubarb Berry Coffee Cake Recipe.Pecan Coffee Cake Recipe.Cinnamon Roll Coffee Cakes Recipe.

  • Coffee Cake Tips
  • Strawberry Dessert
  • Cranberry Dessert
  • Valentine Dessert
  • Creamy Lemon Blueberry Dessert
  • Ice Cream Sandwich Dessert
  • Raspberry Ice Dessert
  • Chocolate Dessert Calzones
  • Chocolate Tipped Strawberry Dessert
  • Apple Berry Crisp Dessert
  • Zesty Pineapple Kabobs Dessert
  • Poached Pear Dessert Video Recipe
  • Apple Raisin Bread Pudding Dessert
  • Foil-wrap Campfire Desserts
  • Peach Strawberry Crumble
  • Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Souffle
  • Blueberry Peach Cobbler
  • Blueberry Crumb Cake
  • Limoncello Raspberry Torte
  • Pumpkin Mousse Parfait

Menus and More

Mrs. Holiday

Enter your holiday recipe and audition video now and you could win $50,000 and become a Taste of Home ambassador!

Learn More >

Follow Us on Pinterest!

Did you know that Taste of Home is on Pinterest? Be sure to check out our boards for even more delicious inspiration.

Follow Us >

More Ways to get Taste of Home Recipes

Reviews for Fudgy Pecan Cake (0)

Fudgy Pecan Cake Recipe

Fudgy Pecan Cake

Tell us what you think of this recipe.
Did you modify it? Would you make it again? Rate it today! >

Rate and Review this Recipe

 
 
Healthy Cooking - Try it Risk Free
Simple & Delicious - Free Issue Offer

Top Recipe Collections

Graduation Recipes , Chicken Recipes , Pasta Salads , Burger Recipes , Appetizers , Grilling Recipes , Hot Dogs , Taste of Home's Blog , Rhubarb Recipes , Asparagus Recipes , Trifle Recipes , Potluck Recipes
Advanced Search >   Browse Recipes >
Advertise with us
ADVERTISEMENT

Follow Us
Advertise with us ADVERTISEMENT
Advertise with us ADVERTISEMENT