Best Chocolate Caramel Pecan Cake Recipes

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CARAMEL-PECAN CHOCOLATE CAKE



Caramel-Pecan Chocolate Cake image

No one will believe that Ruth Lee's ooey-gooey chocolate cake is actually light. The Ontario, Canada reader's decadent treat features two chocolate cake layers with creamy caramel between.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 package (14 ounces) caramels
1 can (14 ounces) fat-free sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup butter
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted
1/3 cup canola oil
1-1/2 cups water
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 egg whites
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/3 cups sugar
1/3 cup sugar blend
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a small heavy saucepan, heat the caramels, milk and butter over low heat until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth, stirring frequently; set aside., In a large bowl, combine chocolate and oil. Beat in the water, applesauce, egg whites, egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, sugar, sugar blend, baking soda and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture until blended. , Pour half of the batter into a 13x9-in. baking pan well coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 14-18 minutes or until center is set. Spread caramel mixture evenly over cake; top with remaining batter. Sprinkle with pecans. , Bake 18-23 minutes longer or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the top layer comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 243mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CARAMEL-PECAN CHOCOLATE CAKE



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This tastes like a gooey pecan bun, but instead it's a gooey chocolate cake smothered in caramel pecan topping, this cake is SOOOO good!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup lightly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup butter (no substitutes)
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 cups pecan halves
1 1/4 cups flour
3/4 cup chocolate baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar (or more if desired more sweet)
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup break-free liquid egg, well shaken
1/2 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Prepare a buttered non-stick 10-inch tube pan.
  • To make the topping; combine brown sugar, butter and water in a saucepan; boil over medium heat, stirring often, until butter is melted, and mixture is glossy, 3-5 minutes.
  • Chop 1/2 cup of the pecans into the caramel mixture.
  • Spread evenly into the bottom of a buttered tube pan.
  • For the cake; sift together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, coffee granules, salt and baking soda.
  • Cream butter until fluffy.
  • Beat in sugar, vanilla and the Break-Free eggs.
  • Alternating, mix in the flour mixture and buttermilk into the butter/egg mixture.
  • Drop by spoonfuls of batter over the caramel mixture; spread evenly.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the cake test done.
  • Turn cake pan over onto a platter, and let stand for 2 minutes.
  • Remove pan and quickly replace any pecans that might have stuck to the pan.
  • Cool completely before slicing.

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL PECAN CAKE



Chocolate Caramel Pecan Cake image

This dessert is absolutely decadent! Because it is so sweet, I only make it for occasions such as Valentine's Day when you want to spoil your loved one. This recipe came from the test kitchens of Robin Hood Multifoods.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package caramel (about 75 to a package)
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup butter
2/3 cup vegetable oil
4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped
1 1/2 cups water
2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups coarsely choppped toasted pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a heavy saucepan, combine the caramels, sweetened condensed milk and butter.
  • Over medium heat, cook and stir until melted and smooth.
  • Set aside.
  • Heat the oil and chocolate in a large saucepan or microwave in a large microwavable bowl at medium for 2 minutes or until melted.
  • Add the water, sugar, eggs, flour, salt, baking soda and vanilla to the chocolate mixture.
  • Beat with a fork until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  • Spread half the batter into a greased 13" x 9" cake pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes or until the center is set.
  • Remove from the oven.
  • Spoon the caramel mixture evenly over the cake.
  • Spread the remaining batter evenly over the caramel layer.
  • Sprinkle with nuts.
  • Return to the oven and bake 40 minutes or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
  • Cool completely before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 698.6, Fat 39.6, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 70.7, Sodium 424.9, Carbohydrate 82.4, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 58.4, Protein 9.8

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL PECAN SOUFFLE CAKE



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How to make Chocolate Caramel Pecan Souffle Cake

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 18

For the cake:
2-3 tablespoons melted butter
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup superfine sugar, plus extra for sprinkling
16 ounces bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
8 large eggs, separated, at room temperature
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons bourbon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
For the sauce:
1 cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons water
pinch of cream of tartar
1 cup pecan halves
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons bourbon

Steps:

  • To make the cake:
  • Preheat oven to 350°. Brush a 10-inch springform pan with melted butter and coat the bottom and sides with superfine sugar. Tap out excess.
  • Place chocolate and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave for 90 seconds at half-power. If chocolate does not melt when stirred, heat in 30-second intervals until chocolate melts when stirred. Stir mixture until smooth. Transfer to a large mixing bowl. Set aside.
  • Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat egg yolks and salt until smooth. Gradually add 1/2 cup superfine sugar and beat until thick and pale yellow (4-6 minutes). Whisk in bourbon and vanilla. Gradually whisk egg mixture into melted chocolate and butter.
  • Place egg whites and cream of tartar in a stainless steel bowl. Using an electric mixer on low speed, whisk until foamy. Increase mixer speed to high and beat until soft peaks form. Add remaining 1/2 cup superfine sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, until stiff peaks form.
  • Stir about 1/3 of egg whites into chocolate mixture. Carefully fold the remaining egg whites into chocolate mixture. Fold just until blended.
  • Transfer batter to prepared pan. Bake 25-30 minutes, or until cake rises and is puffy and firm. The cake should be moist but not liquid in the center. A pick inserted into the center should come out with moist crumbs.
  • Allow it to cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. The top will fall some as it cools. Remove the sides of the pan.
  • To make the topping:
  • Combine sugar, water, and cream of tartar in a large, heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar has dissolved and starts to change color. Increase heat to high. Boil mixture 4-5 minutes, or until it turns a deep amber color. Be careful not to burn the mixture.
  • Remove pan from heat and stir in pecans, cream, and salt. Place pan over low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, 3-4 minutes, or until caramel thickens. Remove from heat. Stir in bourbon. Set aside and keep warm if not using immediately.
  • Spoon warm topping over cake. Allow cake and topping to cool completely before serving. Use a very sharp knife to cut cake.

~ CHOCOLATE CARAMEL PECAN CAKE ~



~ Chocolate Caramel Pecan Cake ~ image

A delicious cake in which I've enjoyed as long as I can remember. I've tweaked it to my families liking. Ooey gooey goodness at its best!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Chocolate

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 stick butter - melted
1 c buttermilk
2 c brown sugar
1 Tbsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking soda
2 eggs
2 c flour
3 Tbsp cocoa powder
TOPPING
1/4 c plus two tablespoons - evaporated milk
1 c brown sugar, lightly packed
1 stick butter
1 1/2 c chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Spray a 9x13 baking pan or dish with bakers secret or grease and flour. Set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together, milk, butter, eggs, vanilla and sugar. Mix together flour, cocoa, soda and mix with wet ingredients. Do not over mix, just until all ingredients are wet, may be some smal lumps. Spread evenly into prepared pan. Bake for 25 minutes or until pick inserted is clean.
  • 2. While cake is baking, place butter, milk and sugar into med saucepan over med heat. Stir until butter and sugar is melted. Set aside to cool somewhat.
  • 3. Remove cake and place on cooling rack. Pour topping over cake and spread evenly. Sprinkle evenly with pecans. Place cake under broiler, just until topping begins to bubble. Eat warm or once cooled, we prefer it warm with all that ooey gooey goodness!

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