ELEGANT CHOCOLATE CAKE

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"My mom fixed this dressed-up chocolate cake for me when I came home from college," recalls Laura German of West Warren, Massachusetts. "Now I serve it to my family. They love the yummy pecan-packed caramel sauce."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup sugar
3/4 cup canola oil
3 eggs
1/4 cup milk
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
1/4 cup water
1 cup chopped pecans
Whipped cream and additional chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil, eggs and milk. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to egg mixture until well blended. Stir in vanilla. , Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , Meanwhile, in a heavy small saucepan, combine caramels and water. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Add pecans. Cool slightly. Cut the cake into squares; drizzle with warm caramel sauce. Top with whipped cream and pecans if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587 calories, Fat 34g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

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