Best Texas Pecan Candy Cake Recipes

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TEXAS PECAN CANDY CAKE



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Found this in Southern Living Magazine probably 15 years ago. I have made it several times. It is very sweet. But very delicious. Cut it into very thin slices.

Provided by Barbara Gabriel

Categories     Cakes

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 lb candied red cherries (cut into quarters) 1 1/3 cups
1/2 lb candied pinapple coarsely chopped (1 cup)
1/2 lb pitted dted coarsely snipped (1 1/2 cups)
1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
4 1/3 c chopped pecans
4 oz flaked coconut (about 1 1/4 cup)
1 can(s) sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to slow 250. Grease and flour 9" tube pan with removable bottom, set pan aside.
  • 2. Combine cherries, pineapple and dates in a very large bowl. Sprinkle with flour, toss to coat well. Add pecans and coconut and toss to coat. Add sweetened condensed milk, stir to mix well. Spoon evenly into prepared pan.
  • 3. Bake in preheated slow oven (250) for 1 1/2 hours. Cool in pan on rack. Remove from pan. Wrap tightly in foil. Refrigerate at least 2 weeks. Cake cuts best when cold. Slice very thin and enjoy this sweet treat.

TEXAS PECAN CANDY CAKE RECIPE



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Provided by rmille6277

Number Of Ingredients 1

Steps:

  • 1/2 pound candied cherries 1/2 pound candied pineapple 1/2 pound chopped dates - Sprinkle 2 tablespoons flour over fruit. - Add: 4 cups pecans 4 ounces (1 1/2 cups) coconut 1 can Eagle Brand milk - Mix with hands and press in a greased loaf pan. Bake 1 1/2 hours at 250deg. - NOTE: Line bottom of pans with greased wax paper. I seem to have better luck if I use 2 pans.

TEXAS PECAN CANDY CAKE



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This cake should be made at least two weeks ahead to allow the flavors to blend. Hint: I cheat and use the date pieces coated with sugar (instead of regular pitted dates), just taking off most of the sugar by rubbing them in my hands.

Provided by Pat K.

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 ½ cups red and green candied cherries, quartered
1 cup candied pineapple, coarsely chopped
1 ½ cups dates, pitted and chopped
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
4 ⅓ cups chopped pecans
1 ½ cups flaked coconut
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch tube pan with a removable bottom.
  • Combine cherries, pineapple, and dates; sprinkle with flour, and toss to coat. Add pecans and coconut; mix thoroughly by tossing. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk, mixing well. Spoon into prepared pan, and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 1 1/2 hours. Cool the cake in pan on a wire rack. When completely cool, remove from pan. Wrap in foil tightly. Refrigerate. Cut cake when cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.7 calories, Carbohydrate 53.3 g, Cholesterol 9.5 mg, Fat 29 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 75.2 mg, Sugar 44 g

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