Southern Pecan Cake
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Recipe Summary Southern Pecan Cake
Because pecan trees are such an iconic symbol in Texas, this recipe is a classic in any Southern home. I remember eating this cake as a baby, even picking the pecans myself from the trees in my grandmother's backyard. When I chose to enter it in at the County Fair, my grandmother gave her coveted recipe secrets to me. And, now, this award-winning cake can be enjoyed in your home, too!Ingredients | Hotjar Icon1 cup unsalted butter, softened1 cup milk¼ cup coconut milk2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups cake flour1 cup white sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch2 teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon salt5 egg yolks2 cups white sugar½ (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk (such as Carnation®)½ cup unsalted butter, softened3 egg yolks2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 cups pecans, very finely choppedDirectionsPreheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.Mix butter, milk, coconut milk, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl. Combine flour, sugar, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Slowly mix into the milk mixture. Add egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition.Divide batter between the prepared cake pans.Bake cakes in the preheated oven until tops are golden yellow and spring back when lightly pressed, 25 to 30 minutes.Prepare frosting while cakes are baking. Combine sugar, evaporated milk, butter, egg yolks, and flour in a saucepan. Heat over medium-low, stirring constantly, until mixture starts to thicken. Add vanilla and stir for 1 minute. Pour in pecans; cook and stir for 2 minutes more.Remove frosting from heat and let cool. Remove cakes from the oven and set aside to cool, 20 to 30 minutes.Place 1 cooled cake layer on a serving plate. Cover with some of the cooled frosting. Top with the second cake layer. Frost top and sides with remaining frosting.Info | Hotjar Iconprep: 20 mins cook: 25 mins additional: 20 mins total: 1 hr 5 mins Servings: 16 Yield: 1 two-layer cake
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