Pecan Spice Cake
Indulge in the warm, cozy flavors of this Pecan Spice Cake—a dessert that perfectly blends tender cake texture with the rich, nutty crunch of pecans. Bursting with aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, this cake fills your kitchen with an irresistible autumn-inspired aroma. Made with a light and fluffy batter enriched by butter, brown sugar, and pure vanilla, this recipe achieves the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. Finely chopped pecans are folded into the batter for delightful bursts of flavor in every bite, while a dusting of powdered sugar adds an elegant finishing touch. Whether baked as a bundt or classic sheet cake, this crowd-pleasing dessert is ideal for holiday gatherings, cozy nights in, or simply treating yourself to a slice of something special. Perfectly moist and beautifully spiced, this pecan spice cake is an easy yet impressive addition to your baking repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups brown sugar, packed
- 4 units large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1.5 cups pecans, finely chopped
- 0.25 cups powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9-inch bundt pan or a 9x13-inch cake pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together using a handheld or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
Fold in the chopped pecans gently using a spatula, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Gently tap the pan on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Then, transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar for a decorative touch before serving.
Slice and enjoy your delicious pecan spice cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5656 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 296.3 g | 380% | |
| Saturated Fat | 112.6 g | 563% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1161 mg | 387% | |
| Sodium | 2512 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 706.4 g | 257% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.8 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 447.7 g | ||
| Protein | 80.3 g | 161% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.7 mcg | 33% | |
| Calcium | 736 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 23.4 mg | 130% | |
| Potassium | 1853 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
