TOSCA CAKE RECIPE FOR NATIONAL PECAN TORTE DAY

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Tosca Cake Recipe for National Pecan Torte Day image

A twist on the classic Scandinavian Tosca Cake. This version using chopped pecans is a great way to celebrate National Pecan Torte Day!

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 13

Base:
2 eggs
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup milk
2/3 cup butter, melted and cooled
Topping:
4 Tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 Tablespoon flour
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan and set aside.In a large bowl, combine eggs and sugar. Add flour, baking powder, milk and melted butter.Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes.While the base is baking, prepare the topping. In a medium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, heavy cream and flour. Bring to a boil, stir in the chopped pecans and remove from heat.
  • Remove the base from the oven and increase oven temperature to 375 degrees F. Spoon the topping evenly over the partially cooked base. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15-18 minutes or until the surface is golden brown.Cool completely before cutting and serving.

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