Description
Indulge in a luxurious Crème Brûlée Caramel Pecan Cake, featuring layers of rich vanilla cake, smooth crème brûlée custard, and a sweet caramel glaze, topped with a decadent crunchy brûlée layer and toasted pecans.
Ingredients
All-purpose flour
Baking powder
Salt
Unsalted butter
Granulated sugar
Large eggs
Vanilla extract
Whole milk
Heavy cream
Egg yolks
Pecans
Sugar for caramel glaze
Sugar for the brûlée topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans with butter and flour.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the whole milk until smooth.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the crème brûlée custard by heating the heavy cream in a saucepan until just simmering.
- In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and a portion of granulated sugar, then slowly pour in the hot cream while whisking continuously. Strain the mixture and set aside to cool.
- Once the cakes are baked and cooled, place one layer on a serving plate and top it with the crème brûlée custard. Sprinkle with chopped toasted pecans.
- Top with the second layer of cake, and drizzle the caramel glaze over the top before sprinkling with sugar for the brûlée topping.
- Using a kitchen torch, carefully melt the sugar on top until it forms a crispy caramel layer. Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
For an extra touch, serve with additional toasted pecans or a dollop of whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 465 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
Keywords: Crème Brûlée Caramel Pecan Cake, dessert, baking, luxury cake