β¨ Introduction
This Caramel Pecan Loaf Cake π§π° is moist, nutty, and richly glazed. A sweet treat perfect for ftour, gifts, or cozy gatherings π―π₯.
π§ Ingredients
π₯£ Cake Batter
- 1Β½ cups flour
- Β½ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- Β½ cup melted butter
- Β½ cup milk or yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Β½ tsp baking soda
- Β½ tsp salt
- ΒΎ cup chopped pecans
π― Caramel Glaze
- ΒΌ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp cream or milk
- Whole pecans for topping
π©βπ³ Instructions
- π₯ Preheat oven to 175Β°C (350Β°F). Grease and line a loaf pan.
- π₯£ Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- π₯ In another bowl, whisk eggs, butter, milk, and vanilla.
- π° Combine wet and dry ingredients. Fold in chopped pecans.
- π¦ Pour batter into pan and bake for 40β45 minutes until golden and set.
- π― For glaze: melt sugar, butter, and cream until smooth. Pour over cooled loaf.
- π° Decorate with whole pecans and let glaze set before slicing.
π Methods
- π Add mashed banana for extra moisture.
- π« Mix in chocolate chips for richness.
- π₯₯ Use coconut milk in glaze for tropical twist.
- π§ Bake in mini loaf pans for gifting.
π History
Inspired by Southern pecan cakes πΊπΈ and Moroccan love for nutty sweets π²π¦, this loaf blends tradition and indulgence.
πͺ Benefits
- π° Healthy fats from pecans
- π₯ Protein from eggs
- π― Natural sweetness from brown sugar
π¨ Formation
Serve sliced with glossy caramel glaze and crunchy pecan topping π½οΈ. Ideal for ftour, dessert tables, or gift trays π.
β Conclusion
Caramel Pecan Loaf Cake is moist, nutty, and satisfyingβa golden slice of comfort π§π°π―π₯.
β€οΈ Lovers
- π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Families
- π§βπ³ Cake fans
- π½οΈ Brunch hosts
- π Sweet snack lovers
- π° Pecan enthusiasts