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Crème Brûlée Caramel Pecan Cake

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Crème Brûlée Caramel Pecan Cake is a rich, elegant dessert with layers of buttery sponge, silky custard filling, and a glossy caramel pecan topping. Finished with a brûléed sugar crust, it’s a decadent showstopper for any special occasion.

Ingredients

  • For the Cake:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • For the Crème Brûlée Custard Filling:
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 5 large egg yolks
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • For the Caramel Pecan Topping:
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup chopped toasted pecans
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Make the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch cake pans. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Alternately mix in dry ingredients and buttermilk. Divide batter between pans and bake 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.
  2. Make the Custard: Heat cream until steaming. Whisk sugar and yolks, then temper with warm cream. Return to pan and cook on low, stirring until thickened. Stir in vanilla. Chill completely.
  3. Make the Caramel: Combine sugar and water in saucepan and cook until amber. Carefully whisk in cream and butter. Stir until smooth. Add salt and pecans. Cool slightly.
  4. Assemble: Place one cake layer on serving plate, spread with custard, top with second cake layer. Pour caramel pecan topping over top. Optionally, sprinkle with sugar and torch until caramelized.

Notes

  • Use walnuts or almonds instead of pecans.
  • Spice cake batter with cinnamon or nutmeg for warmth.
  • Swap custard with high-quality pastry cream for speed.
  • Chocolate drizzle adds a rich twist on top.
  • Make cupcakes for a bite-sized version.

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